Reality TV Star Tsekeleke Walks Free After Niece Withdraws Assault Charges

• Tsekeleke appeared at the Pretoria North Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 16 September 2025
• This is in relation to the assault charges against the singer, which were laid by his niece, Neo Tholo
• He was issued a stern warning by his lawyer on Gender Based Violence in South Africa

Dancer and reality TV star Tsekeleke has been released from prison. The star, whose real name is Mixon Tholo, was nabbed for allegedly assaulting his niece, Neo Tholo.

Following his recent court appearance at the Pretoria North Magistrates Court on Wednesday, 16 September 2025, Tsekeleke was released after the case was withdrawn.

Tsekeleke schooled on GBV

The Lose it or Lose Me reality star was issued a stern warning by his lawyer on Gender Based Violence in South Africa. His attorney told him that women are not to be beaten and warned him that he should behave.

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His niece was contacted to confirm her decision to withdraw the case, and was informed that it would not be brought back to court, a decision Tholo accepts.

Speaking to Daily Sun, Neo said her decision to withdraw the case was a result of a mutual family agreement, for the sake of peace. She also mentioned that she warned him against assaulting women.

"I think he's learnt one or two lessons from beating women. I taught him that so that when he gets into a relationship with a woman, he must not beat her. We spoke about it and agreed on never fighting, especially on social media," she said.

Tsekeleke was relieved that he could finally attend his gigs lined up prior to his imprisonment.

"I am so happy. I was worried about when I was going to be released because my gigs had been paused," he was quoted as saying.

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He also mentioned that the police officers took care of him during his stay behind bars, "The police took good care of me inside, and I was never hungry," he mentioned.

This was a lesson learnt for Tsekeleke, who assured that he would keep his hands to himself. Below are some of the reactions from Facebook users:

Valentino Mokoena-Motaung said:

We can't have state resources wasted by people opening cases and simply withdrawing them at the snap of a finger. Neo should be arrested for wasting state resources and time, time that would've been used for serious cases."

Kenny Mathebula reacted:

"We'll hear a story of what happened in jail ... Lemme go buy data."

Mapelo Molebatsi Mohonoe sighed:

"At least Blackcatgirl440 is not involved in their drama this time."

London Mofokèng joked:

"I can't wait to watch Tsekeleke on SKEEM GP I guess he had momentum experience."

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Isaac Molahlegi Wa Maphaka revealed:

"I don't think he is even aware that he was in jail, maybe he thought ke content."

Tsekeleke celebrates birthday after hospitalisation

In a previous report from Briefly News, Reality TV star Tsekeleke was hospitalised during his 40th birthday celebrations, sparking concern among his fans

The Lose It or Lose Me star did not disclose what caused the medical emergency; however, he shared some pictures and videos while in the hospital

If that was not enough, he was also hit with death rumours, which he had also addressed in one of his Facebook posts

Source: Briefly News