In this video, we delve into the lives of South African musicians and celebrities who have been involved in various forms of criminal activity. From sexual abuse to murder, these individuals have faced the consequences of their actions, often resulting in imprisonment.

1. Bricks

Bricks, a popular South African singer, had a promising music career that came to a halt when he was arrested for sexually abusing his 16-year-old niece. Despite maintaining his innocence, the evidence against him was overwhelming.

The nation was shocked that someone like Bricks, who had fame, money, and a beautiful family with two children, would resort to such a heinous act. Bricks’ career and finances were severely impacted by the legal battle, and he was eventually found guilty and sentenced to 15 years in prison. He was 36 years old at the time of his arrest and is now 43, having served his time.

2. Pit Black

Pit Black, a South African rapper and one of the founding fathers of gassi rap, was born and raised in the townships of Soweto, Johannesburg. He was known for being abusive to his wife, Katherine Modani.

In December 2018, just hours before the new year, Pit Black and his wife got into a fight that ended with him stabbing her to death in a brutal incident.

He was arrested nine days later and, despite his lawyer’s argument that Katherine had provoked him, the court ruled the case as culpable homicide. Pit Black was sentenced to 10 years in prison but only served two years before being released in the third year.

3. Chup

Chup, a rapper and television presenter born and raised in Soweto, Johannesburg, was involved in a car accident in 2012 that resulted in the deaths of four children and severe brain damage to two others.

Chup was reportedly drunk and high on drugs at the time of the accident. He was found guilty of culpable homicide and sentenced to 25 years in prison. However, Chup fought the case from the inside and was released after only three years.

4. Nati

Nati grew up in a poor region in the Eastern Cape Province and turned to a life of crime to survive. He was arrested and sentenced to eight years in prison. While incarcerated, Nati focused on his dream of becoming a singer and worked on his musical talent.

Upon his release, he became the biggest artist in South Africa, winning numerous awards and achieving platinum status with his album. His story is a testament to turning one’s life around, even after facing adversity.

5. Israel Mulu

Israel Mulu, also known as Israel M, grew up in the townships of Alexandra, a place both loved and feared for its crime. He joined a gang in the neighborhood but was arrested at the age of 14.

After his release, he returned to the same people who had led him to prison. In 1996, he was arrested again and sentenced to eight years in prison. While incarcerated, Israel tapped into his younger self, remembering his hopes and dreams.

He formed a theater group and performed with his fellow inmates. Upon his release, he joined the entertainment industry and has been rising through the ranks ever since. Like Nati, prison was a blessing in disguise for Israel.

6. Oscar Pistorius

Oscar Pistorius, a prolific athlete, seemed to have life figured out. He was celebrated worldwide, dated a beautiful woman named Reeva, and had millions to his name.

However, his love for shooting and his temper issues led to a tragic incident in 2013 when he killed his wife, Reeva, while she was in the toilet. He shot her multiple times, using a 9mm firearm with dangerous bullets that transformed and became more lethal upon impact.

Pistorius claimed he thought Reeva was an intruder, using a mysterious black man as a scapegoat, which many viewed as racist. He was found guilty and sentenced to 13 years in prison but only served half of his sentence before being released.

D No D has been arrested three times. He was once arrested for driving an unregistered vehicle and another time for allegedly carrying a gun. However, his most disturbing crime was shoplifting.

He was held in a police cell for around 10 days before his mother found him a lawyer and got him out. D No D goes into detail about his troublesome behavior in his bestselling book, “Bon Crime.”

8. Something So To

Something So To is a singer who made waves with the a cappella group The Soil. When members of the group had disagreements, Something So To decided to pursue a solo career.

Before making good music, he was involved in gang-related activities, influenced by the wrong people and mixing with the wrong friends. He was arrested for robbery and spent about two months in a police cell awaiting trial.

It was discovered that he had a gun during the robbery, leading to more time in jail. Eventually, he was found guilty but received a suspended sentence due to no prior arrests. Something So To learned his lesson and turned his life around, pursuing his love for music and becoming a better man.

9. Megie Benedict

Megie Benedict, a former Generations actress, is undeniably talented but has a long history of mental problems. She did strange things, especially when no one was looking. Megie had a baby while dating a white guy, but the baby was black, leading to arguments.

Realizing her relationship was at risk, Megie bleached her baby using a commercial bleaching product, nearly causing the baby’s death.

The hospital reported her to the police, but no case was opened due to her mental issues. Later, Megie was caught shoplifting a small box of Grandpa valued at 18 rands, leading to a two-year legal battle that was eventually dismissed due to insufficient evidence.

10. Z

Z was invited to perform in Bana. The agreement was that Z would dance and sing, but during the performance, Z showed more than the audience wanted to see, leading to a warrant of arrest for indecency. However, the blame shifted to the Bana people who booked her, and Z was freed.

In 2012, Z was arrested again by the South African Police Service (SAPS) and detained at Douglas police station. The police claimed they stopped their car but found nothing, yet they detained Z and her friends for two hours.

One police officer called his station, claiming they had arrested a big problem named Z, leading to an unlawful arrest. Z called them out, saying they wanted to use her for fame. Despite the police enjoying their few minutes of fame, Z was never found guilty of anything.

These stories highlight the complex lives of South African celebrities and the consequences of their actions, ranging from sexual abuse and murder to lesser offenses like shoplifting. Each individual’s journey is a reminder of the importance of accountability and the impact of criminal behavior on one’s life and career.

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