Bomb Productions has released a formal statement addressing allegations made by former Outlaws actress Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku, who recently accused actor Bonko Khoza of sexually violating her during the filming of Red Ink in September 2023.
The statement comes after Nirvana publicly alleged that Khoza “got carried away” while filming a violent scene, claiming she felt violated during production. Nirvana also recently announced that she has quit acting and will never return to traditional media, saying the experience permanently changed her relationship with the industry.
In its latest response, Bomb Productions said it takes sexual abuse allegations seriously and stands in solidarity with victims and survivors, but emphasised that allegations must also be handled through a “fair, careful and lawful process for all parties concerned.”
According to the production company, Nirvana’s concerns were immediately taken seriously, prompting an extensive consultation and investigation process.
However, Bomb Productions says the investigation ultimately “concluded without sufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations.”
The production company outlined several steps it claims were taken following the complaint.
According to Bomb Productions, the nature and intensity of the scene had allegedly been disclosed to cast members before filming, with comfort and consent reportedly confirmed multiple times during rehearsals and production.
The company further stated that the scene in question was not a sex scene, but rather a violent sequence within a serial killer storyline, where both actors were fully clothed and no simulated sex was required or requested.
Bomb Productions said a safety officer — not an intimacy coach — was appointed for rehearsals and filming, and that both actors had allegedly been informed they could stop filming or call cut at any time if uncomfortable.
The company also stated there was no indication during rehearsals or filming that anything inappropriate had occurred, adding that Nirvana’s emotional response during filming was believed to be consistent with the intensity of the scene.
According to the statement, once the allegations were raised, production was immediately shut down for the day, and meetings were held the following day to investigate the matter.
Bomb Productions confirmed that Nirvana had allegedly requested a formal apology letter from Bonko Khoza, but claimed Khoza disputed the allegations and declined to issue an apology.
The company said it also conducted an internal investigation involving directors, producers and crew members present, while offering emotional support to Nirvana at the production’s expense.
Bomb Productions further said it consulted legal counsel and Sisters Working in Film & Television (SWIFT) before concluding that there was insufficient evidence to substantiate the claims.
This latest statement follows Bonko Khoza’s public denial of the allegations, in which he also maintained that no sexual misconduct occurred during filming.
At the time of publication, Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku had not publicly responded to Bomb Productions’ latest statement.
