This follows after Somizi was heard on an Instagram video that Mbalula had given him a heads-up about the extension of SA's Covid-19 lockdown. However, Mbalula was quick to dismiss these allegations as fake news and subsequently lay charges against Somizi.
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Police spokesperson Brigadier Vish Naidoo said Mhlongo reported to the Sandton police station at the weekend, where he was charged and released on R1,500 bail, pending a court appearance.
We sure hope Somizi has learnt his lesson and will be setting a better example moving forward.
