Exclusive: Nota Baloyi Weighs In on SAHRC Punishment: “I’m Not Above Apologising"
- Nota Baloyi has finally folded and apologised to White South Africans for his controversial remarks on DJ Sbu's Hustlers’ Corner SA Podcast on 17 February 2025
- In a video shared on his X account, the music executive turned podcast host pledged to undergo sensitivity training and community service administered by the South African Human Rights Commission
- Netizens expressed mixed reactions, with some questioning his sincerity given the cap he was wearing when he delivered the apology
- Nota Baloyi shared with Briefly News how he feels about his community service and sensitivity training
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Controversial music executive turned podcast host Nota Baloyi has apologised to the White community for his remarks on DJ Sbu's Hustlers’ Corner SA Podcast on 17 February 2025. His apology comes after the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) took him to the Equality Court.
Nota Baloyi apologises to White South Africans
Nota Baloyi shared a video on his X account on Monday, 7 April, apologising for his controversial remarks.
“I wish to extend my heartfelt apologies to anyone who felt threatened or hurt by my words. I under the importance of fostering a culture of respect, and I am committed to turning this incident into a learning experience both for myself and the people who follow my content,” Nota Baloyi said.
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He clarified that while he made the remarks while discussing South Africa’s oppressive past, this does not excuse his hurtful words.
“My remarks were made as part of a dialogue on South Africa’s oppressive past. However, I understand that this context does not excuse my words. I’m committed to addressing the underlying issues and working towards a more respectful, constructive dialogue in the future,” he added.
Nota Baloyi specifically apologised to the White community in South Africa, saying:
“I specifically wish to apologise to the White community for my remarks. My words were hurtful and inappropriate, and I deeply regret the pain they may have caused.”
Nota Baloyi pledged to participate in sensitivity training and community service administered by the South African Human Rights Commission.
Watch the video below:
Netizens react to Nota Baloyi's apology
In the comments, netizens questioned the sincerity of Nota Baloyi’s apology because of the Make South Africa Great Again cap he was wearing. Other netizens asked if his apology had been written using AI, while others complained that it was unfair that Nota Baloyi was forced to apologise.
Here are some of the reactions:
@TheKiffness said:
“Dude, you're such a troll. That cap 🤣🤣🤣”
@ntaxility asked:
“You sound like you mean it. When was SA great before? Other than under Shaka's leadership?”
@JohanCVenter asked:
"Did ChatGPT write this?”
@Sticky_Mike remarked:
“Too late - your true feelings are already known. You treated the lives of people, calling for the slaughter of people. Charges must be brought against you.”
@gndzongana argued:
“Why is it always Black people who must apologise? This is unacceptable. We can't continue catering to White fragility.”
@MakatikeleNoko said:
“Lol that cap, I know you don’t mean it.”
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Nota Baloyi opens up about SAHRC punishment
In an exclusive interview with Briefly News, Nota Baloyi discussed his SAHRC punishment. While he described it as harsh, Nota pledged to fully cooperate with the Human Rights Commission.
Baloyi also took accountability for his actions, saying:
"It's a harsh punishment, but unlike the apartheid apologists, I'm not above apologising to those I've hurt and I'm surrendering myself to assisting the SAHRC in fulfilling its very important mandate."
Nota Baloyi imprisoned for contempt
This isn't the first time Nota Baloyi has had to eat humble pie after the justice system took its course. Briefly News reported that Nota was imprisoned for contempt of court.
Nota was imprisoned for the damaging allegations he made against K.O, his brother Siya 'Scorpio Siya' Mdluli and the rest of AKA's friends when the Sim Dope rapper got murdered.
3 Controversial statements made by Nota
Meanwhile, Briefly News previously shared some of Nota's more controversial moments - and there have been many. The outspoken music executive has been brought before the courts and, in the worst cases, spent time in prison over his tweets and comments. Briefly News has compiled a list of three of the most controversial statements made by Nota Baloyi:
1. Nota Baloyi calls white people Neanderthals
Talking on DJ Sbu's The Hustler's Corner podcast, Baloyi said white people are inferior to black people and called them Neanderthals. Following an outcry over his statements, the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) instituted legal proceedings against Nota Baloyi at the Equality Court. After receiving complaints from all over South Africa, the SAHRC opened an investigation and found a prima facie [on the face of it] case of hate speech.
2. Nota Baloyi advises black men to marry white women for peace of mind
In 2022, the music executive, born Nhlamulo Baloyi, advised black men to marry white women. After being dumped by his Zimbabwe-born wife Berita Khumalo, Nota Baloyi didn’t have anything positive to say about women of colour. In a series of posts on his X account, he warned his black brothers to steer clear of black women.
3. Nota Baloyi defends Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Nota Baloyi has a reputation for defending equally controversial individuals. He sparked controversy after standing by American mogul and hip-hop icon Sean Combs, popularly known as Diddy.
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