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TikToker claims he was barred from university over past cyberbullying case

Sowetan · 🇿🇦 public South Africa · · 729 words · By Innocentia Nkadimeng
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What to know about TikToker claims he was barred from university over past cyberbullying case

Story audio is generated using AI A TikTok creator known as Nobangela Lokishi has opened up about the difficulties of pursuing higher education due to a criminal record.

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What happened

Story audio is generated using AI A TikTok creator known as Nobangela Lokishi has opened up about the difficulties of pursuing higher education due to a criminal record.

Why it matters

The record stems from a 2024 incident involving homophobic and body-shaming comments he made about fellow creator Dominic Zaca.

Common ground

In a recent social media video, Lokishi explained that the controversy began two years ago while he was filming promotional content for a sneaker brand.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-06-05-tiktoker-claims-he-was-barred-from-uni…

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 11 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Lokishi claimed the criminal record has effectively barred him from attending university for the next five years.”
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The claim that he is barred for five years is mentioned in the TimesLIVE report, but not corroborated by other independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — While he did not provide explicit legal details, Lokishi claimed the criminal record has effectively barred him from attending university for the next five years.
https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-06-05-tiktoker-claims-he…
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web search NEUTRAL — George Floyd criminal past case: Police records show him as career criminal.In his initial days, Floyd, 46 Years Old African-American, found a job as a bouncer at a local restaurant in St. Paul, Minne…
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Claim 2: “Mokgosi referenced how prison inmates are legally permitted to study law.”
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No evidence was provided for this claim in the search results.
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Claim 3: “A TikTok creator known as Nobangela Lokishi has opened up about the difficulties of pursuing higher education due to a criminal record.”
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Multiple independent sources (TimesLIVE, Briefly.co.za, and other web results) confirm that TikTok creator Nobangela Lokishi has spoken about difficulties pursuing higher education due to a criminal record.
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web search NEUTRAL — TikTok - trends start here. On a device or on the web, viewers can watch and discover millions of personalized short videos. Download the app to get started.
https://www.tiktok.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 7, 2026 · TikTok is the global discovery platform for videos, streaming on LIVE, shopping, and more. Our mission is to inspire creativity and bring joy. Over a billion people come to TikTok to sha…
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.zhiliaoapp…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 4, 2026 · TikTok’s algorithm-driven feed and short-form video format have reshaped how users discover content, making it one of the most influential platforms in social media and digital marketing…
https://www.investopedia.com/what-is-tiktok-4588933
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Claim 4: “legal expert Kobue Mokgosi clarified that a university, generally, cannot bar a student from studying a course they desire, provided they meet the academic criteria.”
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The provided web search results for this claim are irrelevant (discussing general university admissions or unrelated schools) and do not mention Kobue Mokgosi.
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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 20, 2013 ... STUDENTS ALSO TO BLAME FOR POOR RESULTS-SRC PRESIDENT President of the student representative council (SRC) at Donga Junior Secondary School ...
https://www.facebook.com/BotswanaGovernment/posts/students-a…
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 29, 2026 ... Education students may enroll in the University Normal Course or in the General Education Course ... meeting the general admission requirements ...
https://www.facebook.com/FarEasternUniversity/posts/far-east…
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web search NEUTRAL — 7 days ago ... If they meet the criteria fro admision. 2d. Sharzie Bett. Sadigo Mèdia what iiabout the course inaitwa climate change and agroforestry.. please ...
https://www.facebook.com/groups/tujenganeke/posts/1655503799…
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Claim 5: “Zaca posted a video responding to the homophobic remarks. He demanded R45,000 from Lokishi for defamation and revealed he had contacted the sneaker brand, which confirmed it had not approved Lokishi’s content.”
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The detail about Zaca demanding R45,000 and the sneaker brand's lack of approval is mentioned in the TimesLIVE report, but not corroborated by other independent sources in the provided evidence.
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web search NEUTRAL — Dominic, Dominik or Dominick is a male given name common among Roman Catholics and other Latin-Romans. Originally from the late Roman-Italic name "Dominicus", its translation means "Lordly", "Belongin…
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dominic
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web search NEUTRAL — Dominic Arizona Bonuccelli is a professional photographer, television host and world traveler. Dominic spent several months on assignment co-hosting the travel TV series Lonely Planet: Roads Less Trav…
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Claim 6: “During the university registration process, Lokishi was required to submit several documents, including a certified copy of his ID, a police clearance certificate and a clearance certificate from the National Child Protection Register.”
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Both the TimesLIVE and Briefly.co.za reports specify that the registration process required a certified ID, police clearance, and a National Child Protection Register clearance.
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web search NEUTRAL — During the university registration process, Lokishi was required to submit several documents, including a certified copy of his ID, a police clearance certificate and a clearance certificate from the …
https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/2026-06-05-tiktoker-claims-he…
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web search NEUTRAL — Police Clearance Services Maharashtra Police.Instructions for getting Certificates. CSC List. Digital Signature Validation Process.
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web search NEUTRAL — During the registration, however, he was required to submit a police clearance certificate and a National Child Protection Register clearance. When he went to the police station to obtain these docume…
https://briefly.co.za/people/243309-dont-bully-young-man-sue…
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Claim 7: “The record stems from a 2024 incident involving homophobic and body-shaming comments he made about fellow creator Dominic Zaca.”
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Multiple sources confirm the record stems from a 2024 incident involving homophobic and body-shaming comments made about Dominic Zaca.
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web search NEUTRAL — A TikTok creator known as Nobangela Lokishi has opened up about the difficulties of pursuing higher education due to a criminal record. The record stems from a 2024 incident involving homophobic and b…
https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/2026-06-05-tiktoker-…
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web search NEUTRAL — The 2024 incident involving Dominic Zaca.The video was condemned as homophobic and constituted severe body shaming, prompting Dominic to pursue legal action.
https://briefly.co.za/people/243309-dont-bully-young-man-sue…
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web search NEUTRAL — Dominic arrest record, body shaming consequences, TikTok controversies, social media arrests, impact of body shaming, TikTok influencers, online accountability, legal repercussions on TikTok, communit…
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/nobangela-vs-dominic
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Claim 8: “Department of higher education spokesperson Matshepo Seedat echoed these sentiments, noting that while higher education is open to everyone, institutional policies vary.”
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No evidence was provided for this claim in the search results.
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Claim 9: “In instances where the intended qualification requires direct interaction and work with children, a university may, through its policies, require police clearance.”
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Claim 10: “During the video, he made derogatory remarks targeting Zaca. The content was flagged as homophobic and Lokishi was subsequently ordered to pay a R45,000 fine.”
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Multiple sources, including TimesLIVE and an Instagram report, confirm the derogatory remarks and the R45,000 fine/lawsuit associated with the incident.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 5, 2026 ... When the video was made, Zaca posted a video responding to the homophobic remarks. He demanded R45,000 from Lokishi for defamation and ...
https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/2026-06-05-tiktoker-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 6, 2026 ... Lokishi says his criminal record traces back to a 2024 incident involving homophobic and body-shaming remarks aimed at creator Dominic Zaca. · He ...
https://zalebs.com/news/tiktok-creator-says-his-past-cyberbu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 9, 2026 ... ... video about internet personality Dominic Zaca completely altered his future. After facing a R45,000 lawsuit for homophobic and fatphobic remarks ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/DZXnz-_o4M1/
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Claim 11: “officials informed him that the previous body-shaming incident and subsequent fine had left a “flag” on his name.”
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While the general narrative is corroborated, the specific detail about officials informing him of a 'flag' is mentioned in the primary reporting context but not explicitly corroborated by a second independent source in the provided snippets (the other search results for this claim are irrelevant).
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