Award-winning South African rapper Mthembeni Ndevu, popularly known as Emtee, has been released on bail after handing himself over to police in Midrand. The arrest stems from a case of assault opened against him by his estranged pregnant wife, Nicole Chinsamy.
Reports indicate that the rapper was taken into police custody at the Midrand police station on Wednesday, August 24, 2026, and subsequently appeared in the Midrand magistrate’s court the same day, where he was granted bail. This incident follows a period of public scrutiny for Emtee, who has faced backlash since a controversial clip from his Instagram Live went viral last week. In the clip, Chinsamy, who stated she was seven months pregnant, alleged that Emtee had physically assaulted her.
Key Players Involved
- Emtee (Mthembeni Ndevu): Prominent South African rapper, arrested and released on bail.
- Nicole Chinsamy: Emtee’s estranged pregnant wife, who opened the assault case.
Event Timeline
- August 24, 2026: Emtee hands himself over to police at Midrand police station.
- August 24, 2026: Emtee appears in Midrand magistrate’s court and is granted bail.
- Last week (prior to August 24): A controversial Instagram Live clip surfaces where Nicole Chinsamy alleges physical assault by Emtee.
