The assault case against kwaito legend Arthur Mafokate has been postponed to September 20 at the Midrand Magistrate's Court earlier today.
Mafokate is accused of physically abusing his musician ex-girlfriend Cici, whose real name is Busisiwe Twala. Cici reportedly had to undergo a pelvic replacement after one of the attacks.
According to Sunday World, Mafokate allegedly dragged Cici into the street during a heated argument.
The local stars have reportedly laid charges against each other. Mafokate's legal team wants to mediate out of court, but Cici wants the matter handled in court. #ArthurMafokate his lawyer says they want the matter to go for mediation
— malungelo booi (@malungelob) August 18, 2017
The National Prosecuting Authority’s Phindi Mjonondwane says the matter was postponed for the defence to prepare its case.
“I can confirm they sat down for disclosure of the dockets and now that it has been done, the matter has been postponed for further investigation.”
Media personality and activist Andile Gaelesiwe was also in court to support fellow musician and friend, Cici.
She tweeted:
We are at the Midrand Magistrates court with @cici_worldwide in support of her case against Arthur Mafokate. #JusticegorCiCi #Notinmynamesa
— Andile Gaelesiwe (@GaelesiweAndile) August 18, 2017
Poet and musician Ntsiki Mazwai also spoke up in support of Cici:Arthur wants to mediate and Cici says lets go to court.....so whose lying here again guys? #SupportCici
— ntsikimazwai.com (@ntsikimazwai) August 18, 2017
Why r u surprised by arthur when he has had power and control over all his women/artists....didnt Vavi get fired for this sht?
— ntsikimazwai.com (@ntsikimazwai) August 18, 2017
Cici was seen sitting with family members in court:
Busisiwe 'Cici' Thwala who laid an assault charge against waiting for proceedings to start #ArthurMafokate pic.twitter.com/PGB3gdt0pq
— malungelo booi (@malungelob) August 18, 2017