Runaway blogger? – Musa Khawula wanted after court no-show in ex-boyfriend’s murder case

Musa Khawula appears at Randburg Magistrate’s Court on 29 January 2025. Picture: Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo Controversial blogger Musawenkosi “Musa” Khawula is reportedly being actively sought by police after failing to attend his trial in connection with a murder case dating back to 2022. Khawula stands accused of stabbing his former partner, Wandile Khambule, to death.

This followed analtercation outside Khambule’s homein Vredenburg, Western Cape, in March 2022. The trial, which is being heard in the Vredenburg Magistrates’ Court, has experienced multiple delays. A key setback occurred in May 2024 when Khawula’s legal representative withdrew from the matter.

According to recent correspondence from the Western Cape office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Khawula did not appear in court in January 2025, prompting the issuance of a warrant for his arrest. His bail was subsequently forfeited to the state, and authorities have confirmed he “is still at large” after last appearing in court nearly two years ago. The DPP has turned to the South African Police Service (Saps) to locate and arrest the blogger.

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“Be advised that tracing and arresting accused persons does not fall within the purview of the National Prosecuting Authority. “However, we remain concerned when serious matters such as these are not brought before court, as this prevents justice from being served.

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