[2] Its lyrics discuss the new freedoms that emerged after the political changes of 1994, including the implementation of a new constitution and democratic election system.
[6] In 2017, the artist Cici, who was then Mafokate's partner and signed to his label, accused him of physical abuse during the time they were living together.
After Cici posted images showing the injuries she sustained, widespread condemnation of Mafokate led to the cancellation of the 100MenMarch, a march to highlight gender based violence.
[9] After his removal in 2018 as a board member, in 2019 the Southern African Music Rights Organisation (SAMRO) sued Mafokate for unlawful enrichment.
SAMRO later become the centre of a scandal regarding the underpayment of royalties to artists, much of which took place during Mafokate's time working for the organisation.
[11] On 13 January 2023, Mafokate was alleged to be involved in the misappropriation of R56m in community development funds from the National Lotteries Commission.
The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) obtained a preservation order to freeze a plot, a farm and three luxury properties linked to the alleged corruption, valued at R53m, one of which belonged to Mafokate.