• Arthur Mafokate was present at the South African Music Awards (SAMA), where he recalled that he was a legend
• The iconic musician took to the SAMA stage with Chomee, and they lit up the stage with some alumni.
• In light of the performance, netizens shared their thoughts on Arthur Mafokate, with many comparing his past to that of Chris Brown.

Arthur Mafokate’s SAMA performance with Chomee was electric. The couple injected a nostalgic moment into the 30 music awards event.

The performances of the two icons at the SAMAs made the rounds of X. Peeps wondered why Arthur Mafokate was celebrated while many wanted Chris Brown canceled while both of their pasts are littered with allegations of violence.

Arthur Mafokate takes the stage at SAMA with Chomee

A video of Arthur and Chomee performing at SAMAs made waves. Soon, some people pointed out that it was ironic that Arthur was celebrated while Chris Brown concert became controversial because of her history of GBV. Read a tweet from @aphelelejody comparing the two below:

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What did Arthur Mafokate do?

Netizens reflected on Bisisiwe Cici Thwala’s claims in 2018 that she was abused by Arthur while they were in a relationship. It was alleged that Cici was unable to have any more children due to the alleged abuse. According to TimeLIVEIn 2019, Arthur was acquitted of Cici’s assault after the court heard the case. See an article about claims filed by @AM_Blujay on X below:

Furthermore, In brief News reported that Arthur allegedly defrauded millions of people government calls for tenders. He was also involved in a R56m lotto corruption scandal linked to the lottery.

SA discusses Arthur Mafokate

Internet users were divided on the comparison between the author and Chris Brown. Read the comments below:

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@MissZanZan commented:

“Dance and call him a legend.”

@CastleLarger wrote:

“None of them will say why they don’t want to cancel a fraudster. I really hope everyone enjoys the Chris Brown concert.”

@valezvee said:

“When it comes to anything in this country, just say: OH, shake your head and get on with your life. The standards are more than doubled.”

@Janssens2A asked:

“How can this guy still get these gigs with a cloud over his head?”

@Patrick61593939 said:

“Double standards, brother, with those South Africans.”

@lesiba_keetse defended Arthur:

“Talk about the recipients of lottery money etc., not Arthur who beat Cici; he never did that; the court found him not guilty because he never raised his hand on her; I attended this court with other GBV groups; Andile Galeshiwe was there; I could not prove in court that Arthur had beaten her.”

@lesiba_keetse added:

“I attended that trial. Arthur never laid hands on Cici. Google or search him, and you’ll see what I’m saying; say instead that he was dating her while she was much younger, which is not a crime; she got into a reversing car and got hurt by the gate, say something else, not that.”

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SA reacts as Arthur Mafokate accused of lottery scandal

In brief News previously reported that once again, Arthur Mafokate is trending on social media for all the wrong reasons.

Social media has been abuzz as legendary musician Arthur Mafokate became the talk of the town soon after he canceled his long-awaited concert due to a lack of funds.

Recently, Mafokate was again accused by the mother of a disabled girl of benefiting from a Lottery Commission grant, which she claimed he had helped them apply for earlier this year. This happened after the star was involved in another cheating scandal.

Source: In brief news