Johannesburg – Donell Mbele, the son of a renowned actress Sonia Mbele, appeared before the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on two charges of rape and was freed on R1 000 bail.
The charges emanate from a complaint registered with the police in Sandton by his 17-year-old girlfriend, who alleges that Mbele raped her on 14 and 15 December 2024.
The complainant accuses the 23-year-old of raping her at his place of residence in Morningside, Johannesburg.
Narrating details leading to the court matter, National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Gauteng Spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane said the complainant told the police that two of them were out on a date at ClearWater Mall.
“After consuming some beverages and upon realising 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.”
The NPA said the case was postponed to 10 February 2025, for further investigations, and the accused was released on R1 000 bail.
