Former Ukhozi FM presenter Ngizwe Mchunu, and KwaZulu-Natal premier Sihle Zikalala, have locked horns, with the former accusing the latter of assaulting him.
For his part, Zikalala had opened an assault and crimen injuria case against Ngizwe at the Durban Central police station.
Ngizwe himself had opened an assault case against the premier
The incident that led to both parties filing charges against each other reportedly occurred during the Ingoma Kazwelonke competition held at Moses Mabhida Stadium.
A Twitter user shared a clip in which the former radio presenter called the premier a dog and accuse,; you him of talking nonsense. You can check it out below.
WATCH: This is one of the many videos where Ngizwe Mchunu insults KwaZulu-Natal Premier, Sihle Zikalala. Here he is heard saying "Zikalala, you are a dog, you are talking nonsense." pic.twitter.com/3Khwpl7QEp
— Sihle Mavuso (@ZANewsFlash) June 5, 2022
Although there was no video evidence at the time of writing to support the claim that one party physically assaulted the other, Mzansi was already taking sides in the drama between the two public figures.
In a different clip, Ngizwe could be heard telling his side of his story. He said he had asthma and ,.,.,.might have died when the premier knocked him.
Ngizwe Mchunu is telling his side of the story against Premier Sihle Zikalala.
If this is true Sihle Zikalala needs to be disciplined by the ANC. pic.twitter.com/pO6wDT7UuL
— Lungile Mabena Ngcambelo (@L_Ngcambelo) June 5, 2022
with both accusing themselves of assault and no evidence to support either’s claims, it will be interesting to see where the case heads from here. You’re welcome to follow us and stay tuned for updates.