Johannesburg – A male relative of one of South Africa’s Struggle icons is being investigated for allegedly assaulting a woman, police said on Sunday.

Police spokeswoman Mashadi Selepe said the alleged assault was being investigated. File picture: Sam Clark. 
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“A case of assault has been opened and (the) investigation is ongoing,” said police spokeswoman Mashadi Selepe.

Under South African law, a suspect’s identity cannot be revealed until the start of the trial.

According to the Sunday Times weekly, the alleged assault took place at a house in Houghton, Johannesburg.

The alleged victim was identified as a 39-year-old musician.

AFP