Ntsiki Mazwai in trouble for defamation again

Just as she was slapped with a fat bill for defaming DJ Fresh a few years ago, controversial poet Ntsiki Mazwai is in trouble again. This time, after making allegations about his former manager and music executive Vusi Leeuw. On Tuesday 12 December 2023, Ntsiki made several “false, malicious and defamatory” statements against music executive Vusi Leeuw on the social media platform, X, formerly known as Twitter.

The accusations include that he ruined her career and manipulated her into joining his newly formed record label whereinafter he sold her music to another record label thereby cheating her out of your work. Vusi has since sought legal action, saying Ntsiki needs to remove the posts within 48 hours and apologise, publicly. Ntsiki further went on to say that Vusi was fired from his previous place of employment.

ZiMoja has seen a letter sent to Ntsiki by Vusi’s lawyers stating that the allegations are baseless statements which he believes were only mentioned in a further attempt by the poet to tarnish his credibility. The letter states that Ntsiki said, “He cheated you out of a large percentage of your earnings by pocketing more than 75% of the proceeds generated by your music sales while paying you a pittance for same.

That he absconded from his rental office leaving behind copies of your album while further implying that he breached the terms of his contractual obligations to you. 3.5.” The legal team further says, “You also tagged the Minister of Sports, arts and Culture of South Africa in the false allegations brought before our client and it is unclear whether this was a further attempt to establish some credibility and/or to bring your allegations before a wider audience. These allegations are false, malicious, and defamatory. They diminish the long-standing reputation of our client, in the entertainment industry, which he has worked tirelessly to establish in a period spanning well over twenty years.

He further states that Ntsiki intended that the statements should defame Vusi on her platform which has over 400 000 followers as she knew that the statements would be understood by the public to mean that our client is an unscrupulous businessman who cheated you out of large sums of money. “The vexatious intent of your actions was further solidified by your dissemination of a video on your Youtube platform “Moya” where you allege our client exploited you to over eleven thousand subscribers and other members of the public which may have viewed same. Our client vehemently denies all the allegations you have brought forward against him and will readily defend his name, business practice, and reputation.” Ntsiki was not available for comment.

Ntsiki Mazwai calls out Nota Baloyi again

South African human rights activist Ntsiki Mazwai has once again shared a clap back with entertainment manager Nota Baloyi. The outspoken media personality previously called Nota a “danger to society”. And now she has taken to Twitter to slam him for calling all local female celebrities broke and dependent on men for money.

According to Ntsiki, her comments about wigs in the past may have regrettably given men like Nota, something to criticise about women. Ntsiki Mazwai and Nota Baloyi are two of the country’s most problematic and outspoken Twitter users. The pair are almost always stirring up trouble on the social media app with their controversial comments and opinions.

It looks like Nota, however, may just be too much for Ntsiki who finds herself slamming his thoughts frequently these days. This time Ntsiki has called Nota out for his tweets about female celebrities dating rich to keep up with a lifestyle they allegedly can’t afford.

Ntsiki, who obviously disagrees with Nota, took to Twitter to tell women to stop allowing men like Nota to “gaslight” them. She also added that they shouldn’t take advice from men who are “unstable”.

“Sisters……. Stop being gaslit by the likes of Nota and Penuel…….. I don’t see them with happy wives next to them. All their advice…. It all stems from bitterness. Do you ladies :heart:not all men are scared of providing for women,” she wrote while adding, “ You can’t be out here giving relationship advice and you’re unstable. We will take relationship advise from men who have happy wives.

Sisters……. Stop being gaslit by the likes of Nota and Penuel…….. I don't see them with happy wives next to them.

All their advice…. It all stems from bitterness.

Do you ladies ❤️not all men are scared of providing for women.

— NtsikiMazwaiMedia (@ntsikimazwai) March 27, 2023

Ntsiki Mazwai announces new talk show

Controversial activist and poet Ntsiki Mazwai recently announced her return to her beloved vlogs as she is set to host her YouTube talk show called “ Moya” from February 19. Mazwai made the announcement of her show, as the country has its eyes on the events surrounding the murder of rapper AKA . She wrote: “MOYA PREMIER 19 FEBRUARY 2023. PLS SUBSCRIBE TO NTSIKI MAZWAI YOUTUBE CHANNEL.

Mazwai who is known for her often controversial opinions on Twitter, has had followers waiting in suspense since she dropped the teaser three days ago.

In her most recent Twitter debacle, The South African recently reported that Mazwai angered fans of Mark Pilgrim when she tweeted about being blocked by the Hot 102.7fm radio jock. Fans of Pilgrim who is battling stage four lung cancer, felt the tweet insensitive. The tweet has reportedly since been deleted.

She captioned the post: “ Guys Sekunjalo I registered a media company….pls make way for my new baby MOYA subscribe to the channel https://youtube.com/@NtsikiMazwai MOYA…..COMING SOON….”
Followers were excited at the news of the new show.

mpotseng_bentley wrote: “Well done mummy and excellent way to start a year…..plus ownership queen!”

yepsfelicia wrote: “Wow Ntsiki…excellent. we are behind you all the way

iam_thobz wrote: “I knew you were coming back. I believed you when you said it. Let’s go Gcwanini!!!!!

lolosaliso_womxnliberation wrote: “Love it! Time to decolonize our minds and unlearn

In her most recent Twitter debacle, The South African recently reported that Mazwai angered fans of Mark Pilgrim when she tweeted about being blocked by the Hot 102.7fm radio jock. Fans of Pilgrim who is battling stage four lung cancer, felt the tweet insensitive. The tweet has reportedly since been deleted.

Undeterred fans of Mazwai congratulated her latest announcement with her first guest, traditional healer, Gogo Simenjalo.

Ntsiki Mazwai and Penny Lebyane pay the price for messing with DJ Fresh

South African-based DJ, producer, and entrepreneur DJ Fresh has revealed that controversial poet Ntsiki Mazwai has paid off R200 000 in legal fees to his lawyers and Penny Lebyane has also parted with R80 000 after their defamation case.

Ntsiki’s accusations

Speaking as a guest presenter on a Podcast and Chill, Thato “Fresh” Sikwane shared how Ntsiki’s irresponsible tweeting led him to sue her for defamation after calling him an abuser.

In 2019 DJ Fresh revealed that Ntsiki had shared some “unsubstantiated” claims against him, calling him a rapist. DJ Fresh’s name first appeared on “the list” of abusive men at the height of the “Me Too” movement. Ntsiki was one of the women who named the Ngivumele DJ an abuser.

This, was after a woman, accused DJ Fresh and DJ Euphonik of drugging and raping her and three other women at a party in Johannesburg in 2011. However, the NPA, confirmed there were no prospects of “a successful prosecution on the available evidence because the evidence is insufficient”.

Penny joins in

Penny joined forces with Ntsiki to take on her ex-boyfriend.“Imagine being a girl who’s not famous trying to out your famous rapist abuser, ex-emotional abuser boyfriend, or even talk about your experience,” she wrote.

“Besides the worry that no one will believe you, we now know that no one wants to hear it, and he’ll vehemently deny it. Until you’re dead. If you were 17 years old when it happened now, you are a professional career woman, probably married with children or with another man who doesn’t want to hear it, or colleagues, or friends who cringe about it. Let go they all say cos you’re the unstable one…So don’t expect victims to say.”

This led to DJ Fresh including Penny in the legal battle with Ntsiki which she vowed to fight. “I will not be victimized. I will never live in fear again. I was a child now l am grown. I know.

Ntsiki Mazwai ordered to apologise for invalidating transgender women

Ntsiki Mazwai dragged for invalidating transgender women Ntsiki Mazwai has been ordered to apologise for making a statement perceived to be against transgender women.

The presenter is known to be opinionated, and the tweet that garnered the attention of people reads: “Despite the societal perceptions and attitudes that force transgender women [to] the margins of society, transgender women are women and we have always been a part of African cultures and history, and therefore will never be erased. Gender Dynamix released a press statement, ordering Mazwai to retract her statement and tender an apology.

“We, as organisations who exist to ensure that the human rights of all members of the LGBTIQ community are respected and upheld, call on Mazwai to remove this dangerous post and apologize to the trans community,” reads part of the statement.

“Despite societal perceptions and attitudes that force transgender women at the margins of society, transgender women are women and we have always been part of African cultures and history, and therefore our existence will never be erased,” they said.

Gender Dynamix has become aware of Ntsiki Mazwai’s posts on Twitter on 16 Jan 2023, in which she invalidates and delegitimizes transgender women. We, therefore, urge Ntsiki Mazwai to release a statement to apologize to the trans and gender-diverse community for fueling hatred. pic.twitter.com/bzlbL60Wjb

— Gender Dynamix (@GenderDynamix) January 18, 2023

Ntsiki Mazwai says there is nothing wrong sleeping with married men

Ntsiki Mazwai weighs in on Enhle Mbali’s affair with a married man named Justice Huni. The critic says there is no issue sleeping with a married man so long the wife of the man is aware.

Enhle was slammed by Twitter users over the affair, and the wife of the man further leaked conversations of herself with the actress.

Taking to Twitter, Ntsiki said, “The older you get the more likely it is that a man will be married. For me, personally, I don’t think there’s an issue with sleeping [with] a married man if his wife knows. I have been in relationships where I had a husband and wife. So if we just talk openly as people. When men hit on me and they’re married, I ask them does your wife know?”

“I don’t need a full-time husband, I’m not here to break your home. I don’t want somebody there all the time. I just need the D. So for me it’s not such a big issue as long as the wife knows,” she continued.

Ntsiki Mazwai reveals why she likes ugly men

Ntsiki Mazwai reveals why she likes ugly men. Ntsiki Mazwai gets a bit naughty with her tweets as she opens up on the kind of men she prefers in bed.

The radio presenter is known to be an outspoken critic; she sometimes discloses information about herself, but she hardly gets this raw and detailed.

Ntsiki says she doesn’t like the handsome men in bed as they have nothing to prove to her compared to the ugly men. Good looking guys are lazy in bed….. I prefer the ugly ones who want to prove themselves,” she wrote.

However, all of these didn’t end well for Ntsiki as various men flooded her DMs which she lamented about.

I'm ovulating so iv been so horny past few days……

I really need a bootycall

The 40s are something else vaginacally ?

— MissNtsikiMazwai (@ntsikimazwai) December 3, 2022

Bathong…. Guys in my dms…. I don't even know what you look like ????????fall back

— MissNtsikiMazwai (@ntsikimazwai) December 3, 2022

What you need to know about Ntsiki Mazwai: Biography: Age, Family

Ntsiki Mazwai is a popular South African songwriter, poet, producer, beadwork maker, and author. She is regarded as one of the most influential voices in the country. She is popularly referred to as “Street Queen” by her fans. This is because of how much she promotes street culture via her platform.
Mazwai started her career as a background singer in 2002. In 2004, she released her debut single “Light Up My Life”. The song was well-received. It was featured on DJ Fresh’s album “Sgubhu SA Mampela”. She attained major recognition following the release of “Uwrongo” in 2005. It became one of the biggest songs of the year. She is known to blend her poetry into her music.

Ntsiki’s debut studio album “Ma Miya” was released in 2007. She has since released several other albums including “Wena”, “Believe”, and more. Mazwai has also dabbled in radio presenting. Her work as a poet covers topics on women empowerment, rape, abuse, etc. She is also an entrepreneur, making and selling beaded jewelry. She owns House of Mobu.

Age
Ntsiki Mazwai was born in one of the ghettos in Soweto on the 3rd day of September in 1980. She celebrated her forty-first birthday in September 2021
Ntsiki Mazwai was single for some time. She does not have any children. She has recently come public with her romantic relationship. She unveiled her new man Botsang Moiloa. He is known for writing and publishing the book “A Soldier With Just Cause”. Social Media users have noted that Mazwai has been calmer on the platform since she announced her new relationship. Savanna News reported that Moiloa supported her by appearing in court for a mysterious case. Mazwai shared about it on Twitter referring to him as her “soldier”. She has also spoken out in her defence on social media. The couple flaunts their love on the platform.

Ntsiki was raised alongside her two other siblings, Thandiswa and Nomsa. They have all grown to be popular personalities in the country. They are popularly referred to as “The Mazwai Sisters”. Born in ’76, Thandiswa is the eldest. She is a musician and the lead vocalist and songwriter of “Bongo Maffin,” an award-winning Johannesburg music group formed in 1996. Nomsa, who is the youngest is an indie musician.

She once trending for a feud that happened between the sisters. Nomsa shared, “There was quite a deep sibling rivalry. There was some physical fights. I would just do stuff to her. We went to the same high school as well. She took really good care of me as a big sister but at the same time there was that sibling rivalry and she was my principal at school and watched my every move. And Ntsiki! Ntsiki was a tattletale.” However, Ntsiki and her sisters have had each other’s backs warding off criticism and backlash.

Family
Ntsiki Mazwai is the daughter of Belede Mazwai and Dr Thami Mazwai, two of the greatest writers in the history of South African revolution. Ntsiki’s father, Dr. Thami was an editor of the popular news outlet, The Sowetan, while her mother Belede Mazwai was a militant journalist. She is a significant contributor to the changes in the country’s newsprint industry. Mazwai has called her mother who was involved in anti-apartheid campaigns, one of the greatest influencers in her artistic composition.

Ntsiki Mazwai declares to come back stronger after being kicked off her podcast

Ntsiki Mazwai was left feeling bitterly disappointed after being kicked off her own podcast by her production team, less than four months after starting their new venture.

In a statement on Twitter, Electribe Productions announced that they would be ending their partnership with Ntsiki “due to a strained professional relationship and partnership”.

“We as Electribe Productions and Miss Nontsikelelo “Ntsiki” Mazwai have parted ways due to a strained professional relationship and partnership,” read the statement.

The brand made the decision to move in another creative direction, one which Mazwai was not a part of for their future plans.

“This statement serves to inform our beloved viewers and followers that Unpopular Opinion has taken a new creative direction as we have changed the format and structure of the podcast.”

In response to the statement, Mazwai asked the company to delete her episodes, name and imaging.
Mazwai felt that she was bullied off her own show and tweeted her disappointment and anger at the way she was treated by Electribe Productions, stating that she would take legal action and will be back with her own show soon.

Sometimes you trust the wrong people and have to accept your poor choices. I will be back with my own podcast.Still processing how my following and network was used to build and then I was bullied off my own work.

Trust me……I will come back harder fam. ❤️

— MissNtsikiMazwai (@ntsikimazwai) November 18, 2022

“Sometimes you trust the wrong people and have to accept your poor choices. I will be back with my own podcast. Still processing how my following and network was used to build and then I was bullied off my own work. Trust me……I will come back harder fam,” she tweeted

Ntsiki Mazwai defends Kelly Khumalo against hate speech by school kids in viral video

Activist and poet Ntsiki Mazwai has come out in defence of singer and songwriter Kelly Khumalo after a viral video of children mocking Khumalo, went viral last week.

A video showing a group of primary schoolchildren of around 7 or 8 years old, has been making the round on social media. In the video, the pupils are seen being led in a war cry, spewing hate speech directed at Khumalo.
The chanting said: “I hate Kelly Khumalo, she is a b*** from Joburg.

While it’s not clear who filmed the minors in class, the Department of Education is investigating the matter. Khumalo is a person of interest in the #SenzoMeyiwaTrial, and has been receiving flak since the start of the trial recently.

Mazwai was not at all impressed by the video that tarnishes Khumalo and slammed the viral clip. She took to Twitter and dubbed the song, “unacceptable”.

Mazwai wrote: “That Kelly Khumalo song is so unacceptable.I can’t believe what you are teaching your children. It is shameful. we ought to be ashamed of ourselves. Tweeps stood in agreement with Mazwai.

@pondo_pride said: “I’m not her biggest fan, but this is beyond distasteful. What was going through the teacher or elders’ minds when they penned these words? What lessons are children being taught?”

I'm not her biggest fan, bit this is beyond distasteful. What was going through the teacher or elders minds when they penned these words?? What lessons are children being taught?

— AfricanPride (@pondo_pride) August 4, 2022