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Idols finalist to appear in court for alleged assault

By Staff Writer 3 Dec 2017 2 Min Read Save

Last updated: 3 Dec 2017, 07:59

DURBAN – LOSING Idols finalist Mthokozisi Ndaba was arrested earlier this week and swiftly released on a warning, the Sunday Tribune can reveal.

Last Saturday, Ndaba, who lost the Idols title in the final to Paxton Fielies of Cape Town, was arrested on Thursday night before being released in the early hours of Friday.

Sergeant Mduduzi Zondo, a spokesperson for the police at the Hillbrow Police Station, said the Durbanite would appear in court on Monday on the assault charges leveled at him for the alleged assault of 21-year-old Neo Tsele, who was beaten allegedly with fists and slammed onto a wall at a Braamfontein apartment.

Ndaba this week called on his followers to take a stand against violence against women and children abuse.

“I plead with TeamMthokozisi & everyone to not attack the complainant on social media. We do not know what issues she may be dealing with. Please Mzansi. Let us continue taking a stand against violence on women and children (sic),” he said on Instagram this week

Good day Mzansi Africa, In light of the current allegations and a case opened against me, I have returned to Joburg again to co-orperate with the police regarding the matter. In as much as this has affected Me, the craft God Blessed me with, the family, friends & fans negatively but let us please let our SA law to handle the matter rightfully. I plead with TeamMthokozisi & everyone to not attack the complainant on social media. We do not know what issues she may be dealing with. Please Mzansi. Let us continue taking a stand against violence on women and children. I love you all! Please continue downloading 1.Paxton and 3.Bothlale’s tracks…and of course 2.Masithandane. Download, view, like & share. Stay Peaceful & Always Blessed.

A post shared by Mthokozisi Ndaba (@teammthokozisi) on Nov 28, 2017 at 2:05am PST