Former Moja LOVE presenter Xolani Khumalo who was arrested in September for murder will now face more charges. Xolani is currently out on R20 000 bail after he handed himself over to the Katlehong North police following the death of drug lord Robert 'Kicks' Varrie in July during the filming of the drug-busting show, Sizok'thola.
MORE CHARGES
Khumalo appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court today and the state added two charges of robbery with aggravating circumstances and malicious damage to property. The charges relate to the day of the filming of Sizok'thola episode where Varrie died. State prosecutor Pheelo Vilakazi told the court during the proceedings that National Director of Public Prosecutions Shamila Batohi had resolved that Khumao's case be heard at a regional court.
MOJA LOVE CUTTING TIES WITH HIM
Xolani's contract with Moja Love was terminated after he allegedly failed to answer questions posed by the channel after it raised concerns and questioned him about his knowledge and involvement in unlawful conduct that led to contamination of the crime scenes, failed prosecution of the known drug lords and unfortunate tragedies that followed the filming of certain episodes. The channel said in a statement that they further demanded the identities of the beneficiaries of his foundation, which he launched off at the back of the Sizok'thola success despite the blatant conflict of interest it created between him and the show. Channel spokesperson Nonzwakazi Cekete said: "It became clear that the channel's relationship with Mr. Khumalo had broken down when he could not provide the channel with satisfactory answers to its questions and when further information which the channel is not at liberty to disclose at this stage came to light,"Khumalo, through his foundation, has since joined hands with the MMC for public safety Mgcini Tshwaku, in the City of Johannesburg to fight crime in the city. He refused to comment on the matter. His case will be back in court on 22 February 2024 for further police investigation.
