Moja Love channel founder Aubrey Tau and presenter Xolani Khumalo have received death threats from drug lords after their show, Sizok’thola, exposed the illegal drug trade in South Africa.
The show has been praised for its courage in shining a light on this dark underworld, but it has also made Tau and Khumalo targets.
The threats have been made by phone to Tau. Aubrey Tau has been harassed on the phone, and Khumalo has been threatened with violence. Both men have since beefed up security at their homes.
The threats have not stopped Tau and Khumalo from doing their work. They are determined to continue exposing the drug trade, even if it means putting their own lives in danger. I guess this is important to give a voice to the victims of the drug trade and to raise awareness of the problem.
According to a source the drug lords want the TV show to be stopped. They strongly believe that the show is causing problems, for their drug operations.
There were also reports of a suspicious vehicle spotted near Tau’s home.
These death threats are also a testament to the courage of these two men, who are willing to put their own lives on the line to expose the truth.
Moja Love was “deeply concerned” by the threats against Tau and Khumalo. The company said that it would “not be intimidated” and that it would continue to investigate and report on issues that are important to our viewers.
Khumalo is not scared of the death threats. He vowed to continue to expose the drug lords.
The threats against Tau and Khumalo are a serious matter. They are a reminder of the dangers of investigative journalism and the importance of press freedom. We must all stand up for the right to free speech and the right to hold those in power to account.