Famous actress’ son in hot water for rape

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Famous actress, Sonia Mbele’s son, Donell, was released on R1000 bail following his appearance before the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on two charges of rape.

The charges comes after a complaint was laid by Mbele’s 17-year-old girlfriend at Sandton police station.

National Prosecuting Authority Gauteng spokesperson, Phindi Mjonondwane, confirmed that the teen alleged that the 23-year-old raped her on the 14 and 15 December 2024 at his place of residence in Morningside.

According to Mjonondwane, she explained that the two of them were out on a date at Clear Water Mall on the 14th.

“After consuming some beverages and upon realising that the restaurant they were seated at, was about to close, they both agreed to move to a different venue.

“She said the accused allegedly indicated that he wanted them to pass by his place of residence as he needed to charge his phone. On arrival, that’s when the incidents allegedly occurred,” she explained.

The case was postponed to February 10, for further investigations. 

Prior to his court appearance, IOL reports that Donell posted on his Instagram stories, a picture of an inside of a church with a bible on one of the stools.

He then wrote the scripture, Isaiah 54:17 “No weapon forged against you will prevail, and you will refute every tongue that accuses you, declares the Lord.”

Actress pledge support to the victim

Donell who is not new to controversy made headlines in 2022 when his then-girlfriend Reokeditswe Makete revealed that he physically assaulted her after being confronted for cheating. 

This was followed by a statement issued by the former Generations star, Sonia, sharing her love and support for Makete and revealing that her son had gone to rehab and would have to face the might of the law. 

Meanwhile, two suspects arrested by the crime prevention unit from Eldorado Park police station together with Gauteng traffic warden on Saturday, for possession of unlicensed firearms.

Gauteng police spokesperson, Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi, said the team reacted to a complaint about occupants in a black VW Polo GTi vehicle shooting randomly in the area.

Adding that the vehicle was traced and the two occupants attempted to flee on foot, however, they were swiftly apprehended. The police found two firearms in their possession and both men were arrested.

In a separate incident, a 57-year-old woman was arrested for dealing in drugs after she was found in possession of suspected drugs and an undisclosed amount of cash.

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All arrested suspects are expected to appear before Eldorado magistrates’ court on Monday.

Nevhuhulwi encouraged the public to work together with police in the fight against crime by reporting any criminal activities at their nearest police station.