Maskandi fan Wandile “Mbhekeni” Dlamini (35) is demanding answers from the South African Police Service.
This after he opened a case of assault against popular maskandi artist, Mthandeni “SK” Manqele but the police allegedly dropped the case.
Dlamini told Sunday World that Manqele assaulted him. The alleged incident happened on December 17, 2024, at KwaSthagimant Tavern in Chesterville, Durban.
Footage on social media allegedly shows the attack
In a video clip that was trending on social media, Manqele is seen attacking and chasing Dlamini.
Speaking to Sunday World, Dlamini said: “I am Mthandeni’s [Manqele] fan and I went there to watch his performance. After his performance, I and my friends approached Mthandeni for pictures.
“I then greeted him and called him by his nickname, Dunudunu. This must have provoked him because he ran towards me and started assaulting me.”
He said that he ran away but Manqele chased him. “As I was running away, two of his crew members also attacked me. They were punching and kicking me around,” recalled Dlamini.
He said that the following day, he went to hospital for medical treatment. On December 19, he opened a case against Manqele at Cato Manor police station.
The case was closed because police could not locate the artist
“Towards the end of January, I was told that the case had been closed. The investigating officer told me that they have failed to locate Mthandeni. Therefore, the case was dropped.
“I am aggrieved because Mthandeni is still here in South Africa and his performances are public… the venues are known. Clearly police are protecting him since he is a celebrity,” said Dlamini.
Manqele said: “I can confirm that, on that date, I was in Durban performing. But I cannot comment on this incident as it is sub judice.”
Manqele recently beat other artist to a car prize
In December Manqele beat other artists to the UKhozi FM Ingoma Ehlukanisa uNyaka (song of the year) competition prize, a new car.
The victory came after his song received more than 900 000 votes.
KZN police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, said he does not know why the case was closed. “I’m sure the investigating officer told him why it was closed. Other than that, I cannot disclose anything,” said Netshiunda.
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