Readers React to Allegations of Domestic Abuse Against Mamelodi Sundowns' Mothobi Mvala

• Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Mothobi Mvala is in serious trouble after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend
• The Bafana Bafana player has had a case of domestic abuse opened against him by the woman, who is expecting the couple's second child
• Readers were deeply divided on the issue, with some believing he should be punished accordingly while others suspect there's more to the allegations

Mamelodi Sundowns is having a tough and uncomfortable start to 2022 after allegations of domestic violence emerged against him near the end of last month.

Mvala is accused of assaulting his girlfriend over the weekend of Christmas and had a case of domestic violence against him opened with the police. The woman is allegedly pregnant with couple's second child and they've been together for five years.

According to Soccer Laduma, while the couple seemed happy, all had not been well and that the authorities had been called in to intervene. According to the report, the Bafana Bafana player will have to appear in court on 12 January, and was yet to comment on the allegations levelled against him.

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Before then, Mvala will have to endure the court of public opinion, with Sports Brief readers having their say on the developments.

Ricardo Van Rensburg said:

"Send him to jail and keep him there. The big boys in jail will show him how to treat a lady."

Sabelo Mndeni responded:

"You don't even know another side of the story. What if she abused him verbally or emotionally, then even physically? After he responded she opened a case! You don't know what gents go through daily."

Tswana Tsoko said:

"It's not like they going to hear his side of the story. They've already decided about the male counterpart."

Tiisetso Nketla was disappointed:

"This boy, mara! Men, can I speak louder: Please stop abusing women. This thing is a trap to destroy us... oh Jesus!"

Jerry Koso was cynical:

"Aaaa trust me, this case will not go anywhere. She will drop it..."

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Ernest Marwa said:

"Yeah... Facebook is full of self proclaimed advocates. People must learn to read and scroll down."

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