Sipho “Brickz” Ndlovu, the former Kwaito hitmaker serving a 15-year sentence for the 2013 rape of his 16-year-old niece, has unexpectedly resurfaced in the public spotlight—this time through a viral TikTok video showing him performing with a prison gospel choir.
Now in his eighth year at Leeuwkop Correctional Centre in Sunninghill, Ndlovu was seen singing alongside fellow inmates in what many viewers described as a surprisingly moving performance. The clip quickly gained traction online, prompting a wave of reactions and reigniting public discussion around rehabilitation in South African prisons.
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) confirmed that Ndlovu has been an active member of the prison choir since 2019, participating in music as part of broader rehabilitation programs aimed at inmate reform.
Reactions were mixed. Some praised the initiative:
“This shows that people can grow and change, even behind bars. Music heals,” one user commented.
Others, however, were skeptical, suggesting that Brickz’s involvement might be a strategic move to improve his chances of parole.
Despite maintaining his innocence throughout his incarceration, Ndlovu was convicted in 2017 and will only be eligible for parole consideration after serving at least half of his sentence—which means no earlier than 2025.
The viral video adds a new, controversial chapter to the once-celebrated musician’s complex public narrative, leaving South Africans divided between rehabilitation hopes and justice for victims.
