{"id":12410,"date":"2025-10-15T13:40:27","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T11:40:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=12410"},"modified":"2025-10-15T13:40:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-15T11:40:33","slug":"nota-baloyis-visa-controversy-backlash-follows-remarks-on-charlie-kirk","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/nota-baloyis-visa-controversy-backlash-follows-remarks-on-charlie-kirk\/","title":{"rendered":"Nota Baloyi’s Visa Controversy: Backlash Follows Remarks on Charlie Kirk"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Nota\u2019s US visa revoked<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The South African music executive Nota Baloyi has landed in controversy once again, as recent reports indicate that his visa to the United States has been rescinded following his comments on American political figure Charlie Kirk.<\/p>\n

This situation ignited considerable discussion on South African social media. The information was verified by Sherwin Bryce-Pease, a correspondent for SABC News, who posted an update on X (previously Twitter) on Wednesday, 15 October 2025.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have identified the Twitter handle referred to in the State Department\u2019s post. And a screenshot of the flagged post, @lavidaNOTA,\u201d Bryce-Pease noted.<\/p>\n

Reports suggest that Nota lost his visa after making remarks related to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, who recently gained attention online due to old clips discussing South Africa.<\/p>\n

The producer’s comments met with significant backlash, prompting action from U.S. officials. This occurred shortly after comedian Trevor Noah also received criticism for a joke about Kirk.<\/p>\n

In response to the news, many South Africans expressed their varied opinions on social media. One user, @Nqobelo, remarked, \u201cFreedom of speech is really only freedom of speech if the speech aligns with the narrative.\u201d Another commenter, @CRangataJ, added, \u201cLol, oh? He used to love mocking us from the USA as well. Maybe he can try the UK?\u201d<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, others supported Nota, criticizing what they perceived as double standards from the U.S. government. \u201cThis guy should go to court and sue the government for victimisation, censorship, and harassment. The USA\u2019s double standards can get sickening,\u201d one user wrote.<\/p>\n

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Have identified the twitter handle referred to in the State Dept\u2019s post. And screenshot of the flagged post 👇🏽 @lavidaNOTA<\/a> #sabcnews<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/dMXIKA80qE<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/d8OxxJ4LvX<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Sherwin Bryce-Pease (@sherwiebp) October 14, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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