The recent arrest of Nhlamulo “Nota” Baloyi, a controversial podcast host and music executive, has caused quite a stir on social media. Baloyi was taken into custody during his court appearance at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court in connection with an ongoing rape case filed against him by actress Itumeleng Bokaba.
According to reports, Baloyi was found guilty of contempt of court in March last year and was sentenced to 60 days in prison. However, he was unable to serve his sentence at the time as he was in a mental institution. This was a result of a court order filed against him by rapper Ntokozo Mdluli (KO) for making social media allegations linking him to the murder of the late Kiernan ‘AKA’ Forbes.
Baloyi was taken directly into police custody from the court on Thursday, November 7. The news of his arrest sparked reactions on social media, with many expressing their thoughts on the situation.
In a separate incident, Baloyi turned himself in at the Randburg Police Station last month after Bokaba accused him of rape. The actress expressed her frustration after details of the case were leaked by blogger Musa Khawula.
Baloyi denied the allegations, stating that everything between them was consensual. He expressed his faith that God would restore his reputation and condemned those who tried to tarnish it.
The case is ongoing, and both parties are awaiting an official judgment. Bokaba has called for due process to take place and urged people to reserve judgment until then.
The arrest and ongoing legal battles have put Baloyi in the spotlight once again, with supporters and critics closely following the developments. Stay tuned for more updates on this story as it unfolds.
