Xolani Khumalo is set to return to Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court as he fights a charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH).
Key takeaways
- Khumalo is expected back at Palm Ridge Magistrates’ Court over an allegation of GBH-intent assault.
- The media personality, formerly a presenter on Sizok’thola, is also running as an ActionSA mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni.
- He surrendered to police in January 2026 after reports surfaced about an alleged assault linked to 2025.
- On Thursday, 14 May 2026, Khumalo and his co-accused, Duma Radebe, appeared again after an April postponement.
- Khumalo says the case is connected to efforts to discredit his anti-crime work and has thanked supporters for their backing.
Court update and timeline
The former Sizok’thola presenter, who is also an ActionSA mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni, previously made his way to police in January 2026. This followed reports that connected him to an alleged assault that allegedly took place in 2025.
Details of the incident reportedly include a person described as having admitted to being a drug dealer.
Khumalo, along with his co-accused Duma Radebe, returned to the Palm Ridge court on Thursday, 14 May 2026. The renewed appearance came after the case was pushed back in April.
At the earlier hearing, the proceedings were reportedly paused to give the prosecution more time, after it was indicated that the prosecutor would not be available.
With the latest scheduling changes now in place, the trial is expected to continue.
Khumalo denies wrongdoing and points to a larger agenda
Throughout the legal process, Khumalo has argued that the matter is more complicated than it is being portrayed. He has claimed it is tied to a broader campaign aimed at undermining his anti-crime efforts in Ekurhuleni.
He has continued to describe the case as a targeted attempt to weaken his community initiatives.
After the court appearance, Khumalo posted on his official X account, expressing gratitude to supporters who have shown up for him. In his message, he thanked “fellow Actioners and Ekurhuleni residents” for standing by him through the trial, adding that “together we will fix Ekurhuleni.”
