Arrest warrant issued for Somizi on case with Fikile Mbalula

Arrest warrant issued for Somizi on case with Fikile Mbalula

Media personality, Somizi’s refusal to appear in Randburg Magistrates  court on Friday has made him receive an arrest warrant.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula in April laid a complaint against Somizi after he claimed on an Instagram Live that the minister told him that the national lockdown would be extended.

Afterwards, the radio presenter said he was just joking.

However, the case has been postponed to July 23, 2020.

Gauteng National Prosecuting Authority Spokesperson Phindi Mjonondwane confirmed to Sunday World:
“He didn’t appear in court in person. As per procedure, a warrant was issued but stayed till his next court date,” she told the.