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Donelle Mbele (23) is the son of the well known business woman and actor, Sonia Mbele.
The rape allegations stem from an incident shared by his Eswatini girlfriend on Instagram.
Tamia Car-valho accused him of assaulting her one the 15th of December 2024, providing conversations she had with Donelle as a proof that she is not lying.
Three years ago Donelle appeared in court for physical assault to his now ex-girlfriend, Reokeditswe.
[PICTURES] Donelle Mbele (23) appears in the Randburg Magistrate's Court facing two counts of rape. @NqobileMadlala_ is following the story. #Newzroom405 pic.twitter.com/YbHtFYxJVI
— Newzroom Afrika (@Newzroom405) January 20, 2025
The charges against Donelle were dropped in April 2023 due to his ex-girlfriend missing court 5 times.
Media is following up on the charges against him as to what happens regarding his bail application.
