Mchunu apologises to court and Malema after contempt ruling
Ngizwe Mchunu apologised to the High Court and Julius Malema after a contempt ruling for breaching court orders on statements.
Black News 
Ngizwe Mchunu has issued an unreserved public apology to the High Court and Julius Malema after the court found him guilty of contempt for violating previous orders that barred him from repeating certain allegations and insults against the opposition politician.
The ruling follows a series of statements in which Mchunu accused Malema of receiving money from Nigerian drug dealers and undocumented foreign nationals.
He also alleged that Malema benefited from corruption linked to VBS Mutual Bank and On Point Engineering.
In addition, Mchunu referred to Malema as a “dog”, a “political devil” and a “dead snake”.
The court found that Mchunu unlawfully repeated the prohibited statements on May 20 and 21, 2026, despite existing court orders preventing him from doing so.
Court finds deliberate defiance
The Gauteng Division of the High Court in Pretoria, presided over by Judge Labuschagne, found Mchunu guilty of contempt of court on June 5, 2026.
The court ruled that Mchunu had intentionally disobeyed orders issued by Judge Khumalo on May 12 and Acting Judge Lukhaimane on May 19, 2026.
Judge Labuschagne issued a warrant for Mchunu’s arrest and imposed a 10-day prison sentence.
However, the court suspended the warrant on condition that Mchunu complies with several requirements.
These include publishing an unreserved apology on all social media platforms he has used over the past six months and sending the apology to media organisations that published the statements.
Mchunu acknowledges wrongdoing
In his apology, Mchunu accepted responsibility for his actions and recognised the authority of the courts.
“I have carefully considered the ramifications of my conduct, in particular taking into account the influence I command in the Republic of South Africa,” he said.
“It is my duty as a leader to always exhibit exemplary conduct. Such conduct shall include respecting the decisions of this Honourable Court.”
Mchunu also acknowledged the court’s finding against him.
“It is common cause that this Honourable Court has found me guilty of contempt of court for my failure to comply with paragraph 3 of the orders granted by Judge Khumalo and Acting Judge Lukhaimane respectively,” he said.
He added that he now understands that court orders are legally binding and that those subject to them must comply.
“I am mindful of the fact that such court orders are binding and must be obeyed by all persons to whom they apply. I further acknowledge that compliance with a court order is fundamental to the administration of justice.”
Mchunu’s direct apology to Malema
He also apologised directly to Malema.
“I take this opportunity to profusely apologise to Mr Julius Sello Malema, the President of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF),” Mchunu said.
“I further confirm that I will refrain from publishing or issuing impugned statements in future.”
Mchunu retracted all statements he published after the court issued its orders.
“Furthermore, I withdraw all statements issued after the court orders had been handed down.”
