Arrest warrent issued for #BabesWodumo, two others

Arrest warrent issued for #BabesWodumo, two others

The National Prosecuting Authority has applied for a warrant of arrest for Bongekile Simelane - popularly known as Babes Wodumo.

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The NPA says Simelane and her lawyer were a no show at the Durban Magistrate's Court this morning - where she was due to face assault charges.

The local gqom artist and two other co-accused - are alleged to have assaulted a Durban woman at an Umbilo guesthouse last month.

The victim claims she was beaten for leaking videos of the group.

The case was opened just days after a video emerged showing Simelane being assaulted by her went viral showing her being abused by her producer boyfriend Mandla Maphumulo, known as Mampintsha.

READ: JUST IN: Police make arrest in Babes Wodumo assault case

The NPA has confirmed that the arrest warrant was issued for all three suspects.

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