Actress Sonia Mbele's rape accused son Donell, 23 appeared in the Randburg Magistrate's Court for the second time. Photo: Supplied/ NPA
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Actress Sonia Mbele's rape-accused son Donell Mbele, 23, on Monday appeared in the Randburg Magistrates' Court for the second time, where the matter was postponed to March for further investigation. Donell is out on R1,000 bail.
Donell faces two charges of rape for an alleged rape incident which took place between December 14 and 15, 2024.
He is expected to return to the court on March 21, 2025. Prosecutor Given Mbenzi asked for more time for the State to consult with the complainant to strengthen the case.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson, Phindi Mjonondwana had previously explained that the charges emanate from a complaint registered with Sandton South African Police Service (SAPS) by his 17-year-old girlfriend who alleges that Mbele raped her allegedly on December 14 and 15, 2024, at his place of residence in Morningside.
Mjonondwana said the the girlfriend explained that she was out on a date with Donell at Clear Water Mall on December 14.
"After consuming some beverages and realizing 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," said Mjonondwana.
This is not Donell’s first run-in with the law, in 2022, another ex-girlfriend accused him of violent abuse.
The former “Generations” star, Sonia, who is also “The Real Housewives of Johannesburg" producer, condemned her son over the abuse allegations in a statement.
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