Nota Baloyi Targets Julius Malema’s Late Mom After Sentencing, SA Reacts: “Why Are You So Personal?”

• On Thursday, 16 April 2026, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) Julius Malema was sentenced to five years in prison in a firearm-related case in KuGompo City
• The outspoken music executive-turned-podcast host weighed in on the sentencing with a personal jab
• Some users criticised Nota Baloyi for crossing the line, while others agreed with his views
• A grief counsellor told Briefly News how people should respond to insensitive comments, especially about the deceased

Controversial music executive Nota Baloyi has taken a swipe at EFF leader Julius Malema’s late mother following his sentencing.

On Thursday, 16 April 2026, Malema was sentenced to five years in prison by the magistrates' court in KuGompo City.

As South Africans weighed in on the sentence, Nota Baloyi reignited his feud with Julius Malema.

The outspoken podcast host, who frequently criticises the EFF politician, targeted his mother, Flora Mahlodi Malema, and his upbringing.

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Taking to his official X (Twitter) account, Nota Baloyi threw subtle shade at Julius Malema’s upbringing in a single-parent household. The post was captioned:

“Julius Malema is a result of a single mother…They don’t make themselves!”

See the post below:

SA reacts after Nota Baloyi targets Malema's late mum

The post gained traction on X and sparked a cocktail of reactions. While some agreed with Nota and fired shots at Malema’s late mom, others criticised Baloyi for his comments. Several netizens asked why Nota Baloyi hated Julius Malema, with others accusing him of using Malema’s name for clout.

Here are some of the comments:

@anyautosa advised:

"Nota, look at you and look at him, bro, even Trump, Elon know him. Look at what he achieved as a youth in ANC, look at what he did with EFF. I'm not an EFF fan, but Julius is not in your league. Play with your podcast friends, that's your level."

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@Sjava102 asked:

“Why are you so personal when it comes to Julius Malema?”

@Muvhango_Besafe claimed:

“This one really wants Malema’s attention, and he is not giving him 😂”

@KodwaRSA criticised:

“Of course you will blame a mother who probably never touched a gun!”

@Mditshwer alleged:

“And these kind of people raised by single mothers, the way they praise their mothers is on another level. It’s like 2Pac who grew up on the streets with thugs yet praising the mother as if she gave excellent guidance. If it were not for music, 2Pac would be rotting in jail.”

@Tawana575 criticised:

“You will never be in his standard, as long as you can't afford to buy a fridge according to Shimza.”

@NotThatDip asked:

“Nota, what is this 😭?”

@EmilyInSpain1 argued:

"That’s an insult to his mother. The way Malema has been swearing at old people, no mother will raise a child like that. He’s a self-made arrogant man, whose arrogance was amplified by his cult members."

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A grief counsellor told Briefly News that ideally, people should respond to others with empathy and compassion, but in reality, many people freely express opinions online, sometimes harshly, because of free speech and social media.

The grief counsellor suggested practising empathy before commenting, thinking before posting online, respecting different experiences, promoting constructive conversations, balancing free speech with responsibility and showing compassion to vulnerable people.

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Nota Baloyi isn't the only popular South African who took a shot at Julius Malema following his sentencing.

Briefly News recently reported that Musa Khawula made more allegations against Julius Malema following his sentencing.

Social media users reacted strongly, with some warning Khawula that his comments could land him in prison.

Source: Briefly News