{"id":1758,"date":"2026-06-11T14:00:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:00:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/emtee-granted-r1000-bail-after-overnight-stay-at-midrand-police-station\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T14:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T11:00:47","slug":"emtee-granted-r1000-bail-after-overnight-stay-at-midrand-police-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zalebs.com\/news\/emtee-granted-r1000-bail-after-overnight-stay-at-midrand-police-station\/","title":{"rendered":"Emtee Granted R1,000 Bail After Overnight Stay at Midrand Police Station"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Mthombeni Ndevu, better known to fans as Emtee, has been granted bail of R1,000 after spending a night at the Midrand police station.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Emtee received bail set at R1,000 following his overnight stay at the Midrand police station.<\/li>\n<li>The rapper appeared in the Midrand magistrate\u2019s court over alleged breaches of a protection order from 2023.<\/li>\n<li>Court-ordered conditions bar him from posting or communicating about Nicole Chinsamy on any social media platform.<\/li>\n<li>He was also instructed to remove any content about Nicole posted online immediately.<\/li>\n<li>Reports claim an incident involving Nicole\u2019s Midrand home took place on June 4, while she was bathing their daughter.<\/li>\n<li>Emtee is due back in court on July 13.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Court appearance and bail conditions<\/h2>\n<p>The rapper appeared at the Midrand magistrate\u2019s court after facing allegations tied to a protection order filed in 2023 by his wife, Nicole Chinsamy. The order reportedly required him to refrain from verbally abusing her and from harassing her through social media.<\/p>\n<p>Support was said to have been present in the courtroom, with his friend Sjava, members of his family, and his manager attending to stand by him.<\/p>\n<p>As part of the bail terms, Emtee was told he may not post or publish anything on social media\u2014whether directly or indirectly\u2014relating to Nicole, and this applies to both positive and negative content. He was also ordered to avoid any form of communication linked to her.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the conditions require the removal of any material already posted about Nicole, with immediate effect. The court warned that any breach of these terms could result in his apprehension.<\/p>\n<h2>Handed himself in and alleged 2023 protection-order breach<\/h2>\n<p>A report said Emtee handed himself over at the Midrand police station on Wednesday morning, after which he was charged with violating the protection order reportedly obtained by Chinsamy in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Other accounts claimed that on June 4, the musician unexpectedly entered Nicole\u2019s Midrand home and grabbed a knife in the kitchen while she was bathing their daughter. It was also alleged that their other two children were at school at the time.<\/p>\n<p>One source further claimed that he said he wanted to harm Nicole\u2019s brother and \u201cf*ck up her family tree,\u201d adding to the allegations surrounding the case.<\/p>\n<h2>New look after cutting his dreadlocks<\/h2>\n<p>The legal developments arrive after the <em>Roll Up<\/em> hitmaker cut off his signature dreadlock style on June 6. Following the change, he released a statement on Wednesday in which he expressed \u201cheartfelt gratitude\u201d to his parents, brother and sister, as well as to supporters who stood by him.<\/p>\n<p>In the message, he said: \u201cYour love, prayers, encouragement, and unwavering loyalty mean more than words can express.\u201d He added that he made a personal decision to embrace change by getting a fresh haircut, describing it as a representation of growth, renewal, and a positive outlook for the road ahead. The statement also framed the moment as a fresh start, renewed focus, and a commitment to moving forward with purpose and determination.<\/p>\n<p>When reached, Hlubi Radebe\u2014whose details appear on the statement\u2014responded: \u201cI don\u2019t know anything about that.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nicole did not provide a comment when contacted.<\/p>\n<h2>Public allegations and relationship timeline<\/h2>\n<p>On social media, Emtee and Nicole have both shared a series of claims about abuse in their relationship. Their posts reportedly included images showing bruises and damaged doors inside their apartment.<\/p>\n<p>In April 2023, Emtee filed for divorce from Nicole and moved out of their shared flat to stay with a friend in Fourways. The couple later reconciled, and they reportedly welcomed a third child together.<\/p>\n<p>In February, Emtee reportedly moved out again\u2014this time leaving the shared apartment to live in his own place.<\/p>\n<p>While some reports have suggested the divorce has already been finalised, it was confirmed that the process is still ongoing.<\/p>\n<h2>Next court date<\/h2>\n<p>Emtee is expected to return to court on July 13.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mthombeni Ndevu, better known to fans as Emtee, has been granted bail of R1,000 after spending a night at the Midrand police station. Key takeaways Emtee received bail set at R1,000 following his overnight stay at the Midrand police station. 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