Ntsiki Mazwai Gushes Over Nota Baloyi, Mzansi Confused: “What Is He Being Appreciated For?”
- Ntsiki Mazwai publicly praised Nota Baloyi seemingly from nowhere, leaving netizens puzzled
- Netizens reacted with mixed opinions, with some jokingly suggesting that Nota and Ntsiki should date
- The two were once enemies and frequently exchanged insults until they buried the hatchet in May 2025
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Outspoken poet Ntsiki Mazwai set tongues wagging after praising controversial podcaster Nota Baloyi online.
Ntsiki Mazwai and Nota Baloyi were once enemies who would often take subtle and direct jabs at each other whenever the opportunity presented itself. In May 2025, the duo kissed and made up during an interview on Ntsiki's podcast, Moya.
Ntsiki Mazwai, who recently appealed for donations to foot her legal bill, left netizens scratching their heads after praising Nota Baloyi, seemingly out of the blue.
Ntsiki Mazwai praises Nota Baloyi in playful post
Taking to her verified X account on Thursday, 28 August 2025, Ntsiki wrote a playful appreciation post dedicated to Nota. In the post, the poet who once clashed with Minister Gayton McKenzie over a trip to Cuba, wished the controversial podcast host a long life. The post was captioned:
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“NOTA BALOYI appreciation tweet. Long live the AUTHORITY. (As mad as he is).”
How netizens reacted after Ntsiki Mazwai praised Nota Baloyi
In the comment section, netizens were curious why Ntsiki Mazwai was praising Nota Baloyi. Some agreed with Mazwai’s sentiments and also gave Nota his flowers. Others suggested that Nota and Ntsiki should date.
Here are some of the reactions:
@MaShengeOffline said:
“You could make a crazy couple.”
@Maqabaqaba agreed:
“That man is alive and carefree. I love his character 👌🏾”
@AsanteGraceX said:
“Great guy, he speaks his mind.”
@XumaNkuna asked:
“What is he being appreciated for?”
@IamTimani_Xobo joked:
“When the Authority's mother was going to give birth to him. The Authority drove her to the hospital. Because he is him. 😭 Long live✊🏿”
@NtlokoBonga1 suggested:
“You two can make a good couple.”
@Msamid6 said:
“The enemy of my enemy is my friend🔥🔥🔥”
@TMain450 shared:
“I believe he says things exactly as they are, but just not everyone wants to hear the truth.”
@Vyolw2 laughed:
“😂😂😂The ‘As mad as he is’ is dusting me.”
@KeshanNaidoo3 questioned:
“What authority does he have?”
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Nota Baloyi praises Ntsiki Mazwai
Meanwhile, Nota Baloyi previously praised Ntsiki Mazwai and her podcast.
The podcaster, who got into trouble with the SAHRC over his comments, praised Ntsiki Mazwai for opening her doors to people that mainstream media would never allow on their platforms. According to Nota, this has shaken up the table.
"Shout out to sis Nontsikelelo Mazwai, she made the right people famous. She platformed people that mainstream media doesn’t want you to hear from and now Pandora’s box has been opened!" Nota exclaimed.
Ntsiki Mazwai takes aim at Sol Phenduka
While she sang praises for Nota Baloyi, Ntsiki Mazwai previously threw shade at Sol Phenduka, as reported by Briefly News.
The two have a long history of online spats dating back to 2022, and their feud has played out publicly through accusations of cowardice and personal insults.
After Sol was ignored by Cassper Nyovest in a viral video, Mazwai was quick to make a suggestion about Phenduka.
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