Emtee Back in Custody After Bail Revoked Over WhatsApp Messages to Nicole Chinsamy
- Rapper Emtee appeared briefly at the Midrand Magistrate's Court on Monday, where his bail was revoked and he was taken back into custody
- The Roll Up hitmaker had previously been granted R1,000 bail on 11 June after spending a night at the Midrand police station for an alleged breach of a protection order
- Before his return to custody, Emtee issued a public apology to Nicole Chinsamy, his children, and his fanbase in a lengthy statement posted on 6 August 2026
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Rapper Mthembeni Ndevu, known as Emtee, is once again behind bars after a Midrand Magistrate's Court revoked his bail on Monday. His latest return to custody stems from WhatsApp messages he allegedly sent to his estranged wife, Nicole Chinsamy, in violation of a protection order she obtained against him in 2023.
According to TshisaLIVE, the protection order specifically bars the Roll Up hitmaker from verbally abusing Chinsamy or targeting her through social media harassment. This is not his first brush with custody over the matter. On 11 June, Emtee was granted R1,000 bail after spending a night at the Midrand police station, also for an alleged breach of the same protection order.
Emtee's public apology before custody
Just days before his bail was revoked, Emtee broke his silence and posted a lengthy public statement on 6 August 2026 in which he addressed his fractured co-parenting situation with Chinsamy, his children, and supporters who have followed his turbulent personal life.
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In the statement, the rapper acknowledged falling short in his behaviour and appealed for understanding from those affected by the ongoing conflict.
"I am sincerely sorry for the pain, disappointment and emotional strain that our journey has caused you. While no relationship is without its challenges, I acknowledge that there are moments where I could have shown greater understanding, compassion and maturity. For that, I offer my heartfelt apology," he wrote.
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Emtee's legal troubles continue
Despite the public remorse, Emtee's actions continued to draw legal consequences. The WhatsApp messages he sent to Chinsamy were cited as the reason his bail was revoked, placing him back in custody less than two months after he was first granted release.
The case centres on the 2023 protection order, which remains in force and continues to govern what contact Emtee may have with his estranged wife. His return to custody signals that the court took a serious view of the alleged breach.
Mzansi pities Emtee's girlfriend
In an earlier report, Briefly News shared online reactions to Emtee and his girlfriend's livestream, which many viewers described as disturbing.
Fans said she was a "brave" woman to deal with a man like Emtee, saying his behaviour required a lot of patience from a romantic partner.
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