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Gossip blogger Musa Khawula’s formal bail application has been postponed to 29 January by the Randburg Magistrates Court, The South African reports. Arrested in Newcastle, KwaZulu-Natal, Khawula faces charges of crimen injuria and contempt of court for allegedly posting defamatory statements targeting businessman Zesimdumise Nxumalo in October 2024. The state initially opposed bail due to Khawula’s pending cases of murder and reckless driving. Despite this, the defence requested more time to prepare a comprehensive bail statement. Khawula remains in custody.