Babes Wodumo assault case: Mampintsha granted bail

He was arrested earlier today in connection with the assault of Gqom star, Bongekile 'Babes Wodumo' Simelane.

On Sunday night Simelane posted on Instagram a live video of a man - thought to be Maphumulo - hitting her, repeatedly.

Maphumulo's appearance before a magistrate was a brief one. The state did not oppose his being released on bail - saying he did not have any pending cases or previous convictions and that he wasn't a flight risk. 

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Maphumulo's lawyer touched on his client's personal circumstances and said his family depended on him financially. 

He's been granted bail of R2000 and ordered not to communicate with Simelane directly or indirectly until the matter has been finalised. In the meantime, the case is due back in court in mid-May.