‘We’ve had enough of lies’: AfriForum drags Mbalula to court over ‘child rapist’ claims

Author: Lisalee SolomonsPublished on: September 21, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

‘We’ve had enough of lies’: AfriForum drags Mbalula to court over ‘child rapist’ claims

AfriForum has filed a lawsuit against Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula over allegations that he labeled the organization as a ‘child rapist’. The organization claims these statements are false and have harmed its reputation. AfriForum is seeking public apologies and damages for the harm suffered.

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