JOHANNESBURG — Assault charges against Idols SA runner-up Mthokozisi Ndaba were on Monday morning provisionally withdrawn, pending further investigation at the Hillbrow Magistrates Court.
Times Live
Mthokozisi appeared in court after being arrested by police on Thursday night.
Dressed in a maroon suit, Mthokozisi sat in silence in the court room where he was supported by friends.
National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson, Phindile Louw told TshisaLIVE that the NPA had not officially charged Mthokozisi, as there were outstanding statements that the police needed to obtain.
“Once the necessary statements have been gathered the NPA will take a decision on whether to charge in the future or not,” she explained.
Mthokozisi has hogged headlines after a 24-year-old woman accused him of assaulting her in a Braamfontein flat two weeks ago.
Shortly after the accusations emerged, Mthokozisi issued a statement saying the law should takes its course.
- Chamisa under fire over US$120K donation
- Mavhunga puts DeMbare into Chibuku quarterfinals
- Pension funds bet on Cabora Bassa oilfields
- Councils defy govt fire tender directive
Keep Reading
“In as much as this has affected me, the craft God blessed me with, my family, friends and fans negatively; let us please let our SA law handle the matter rightfully.”
He went on to urge SA to “continue taking a stand against violence on women and children“.
During an interview on East Coast Radio, the woman urged Mthokozisi to tell the “truth” about what happened that night.
Mthokozisi, who lost out on the Idols title earlier this month, went underground after the loss, after it was confirmed he had to “receive assistance” to deal with the emotions that came with losing.
He also declined to all media interviews after the finale.
