By: Natasha Archary
KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala and former Ukhozi FM presenter, Ngizwe Mchunu have agreed to drop criminal charges against each other.
The two men exchanged physical blows at the Ingoma KaZwelonke Competition at the Moses Mabhida Stadium over the weekend.
Mchunu was first to open a criminal charge against the Premier, however he withdrew the charges on Monday night.
The former radio personality held a media briefing in Umhlanga saying he didn’t like how the incident divided their supporters.
Zikalala’s office has noted and welcomed Mchunu’s decision and confirms that the Premier has also agreed to withdraw charges.
“The Premier of KwaZulu-Natal Sihle Zikalala has noted and welcomed the statement by Mr Ngizwe Mchunu. Both men have amicably decided to drop criminal charges against each other.”
According to reports, the media personality’s family members intervened and traditional and religious leaders were responsible in getting the men to see eye to eye.
“We have reached a decision to deal with these issues traditionally. Our culture dictates that we have issues in a manner that is restorative, meaning that we have issues that seek to build society.”
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