Popular social media influencer Wendy Mbatha, the sister of international actress Nomzamo Mbatha, appeared in the Pinetown Magistrate’s Court yesterday, alongside her boyfriend, for the assault of a pregnant woman in a shopping mall last week.

A video of what appears to be Mbatha and her boyfriend, Senzo Cele, in which two people repeatedly punch a pregnant woman, has been widely shared across social media.

Mbatha and Cele were charged with assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm to Snothile Gumede, who is believed to be about three months pregnant. The couple were arrested in KwaMashu on Sunday and appeared in court yesterday where they were granted R1 500 bail each.

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