What happened to Xolani Khumalo? Age, family, arrest, profiles
Xolani Khumalo is well-known for his TV show, Sizokuthola, and has recently been in the news for various reasons. He appeared at the Palm Ridge Magistrates Court on Tuesday, 19 September 2023 and was charged with the murder of a suspected drug dealer.
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Xolani Khumalo is a South African TV presenter, activist and founder of the Xolani Khumalo Foundation. This non-profit organisation fights drug abuse and crime in various communities. He has sparked a heated debate about justice, morality, and accountability in a society plagued by drugs and crime.
Profile summary and bio
| Full name | Xolani Khumalo |
| Gender | Male |
| Nationality | South African |
| Place of residence | South Africa |
| Profession | TV show host, activist |
Who is Xolani?
Sizokuthola, the anti-crime reality show of Xolani Khumalo on the Moja Love channel, broadcasts every Sunday. Being a former drug addict, he was inspired to start the show after witnessing the devastating effects of drugs on his community in Tembisa. He says he wants to expose the drug lords destroying the country's youth and future.
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Sizokuthola, the show's title, means 'we will get them' in Zulu. It follows Khumalo and his crew as they confront suspected drug dealers and addicts to curb the scourge of substance abuse. The show also features testimonies from former drug users who have turned their lives around with the help of the host's Foundation.
What happened to Xolani Khumalo?
A controversy arose surrounding the demise of a man suspected of being involved in drug dealing. While the filming of Sizokuthola was on in July 2023, Robert 'Kicks' Varrie was pronounced dead after Khumalo and his team interrogated him.
The team allegedly tortured him to reveal more drugs in his house and transported him to Thelle Mogoerane Regional Hospital in Vosloorus. The State prosecutor, Pheello Vilakazi, said the deceased was strangled and died in the hospital.
Xolani Khumalo's charges concerned the murder of the drug leader during a raid in Katlehong. But he denied any wrongdoing. According to a statement his Foundation released, they operated according to professional standards and within the confines of the law. The statement read in part:
Xolani Khumalo and the team operated according to the strictest standards of professionalism when engaged in securing accountability from those who sell drugs and choose to harm the communities where they choose to operate. We rely on law enforcement to act with equity and fairness.
He also noted that they received a tip-off from the community and worked with recognised community law enforcement groups affiliated with the local police.
Was Xolani Khumalo arrested?
Xolanihanded himself over to the police in September 2023. This came after he received a request from the South African Police Service to do so concerning Varrie's death.
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He appeared in the Palm Ridge Magistrate's Court and was released on R10 000 bail. By 19 October 2023, he will reappear to face a murder charge.
Who is Xolani Khumalo's wife?
The former drug addict's relationship is yet to be confirmed. But, according to the Right Rasta's website, he is married.
Though Xolani Khumalo intends to make South Africa a drug-free society, his recent murder allegation has kept him in the news. His show, Sizokuthola, made him famous, but what the outcome of the court case on murder will be is what his fans look forward to.
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