The scandal-scarred TV presenter Katlego Maboe (34) is now suing the activist against gender-based violence (GBV), Sabrina Walters, who is the founder of Women for Change, for alleged defamation.
IOL reports that the former TV star and a presenter of Expresso on SABC3 produced by Cardova Productions, has lodged a crimen injuria complaint with the South African police against Sabrina Walters of Women for Change.
Katlego Maboe admitted in a video to his ex-girlfriend and mother of his child, Monique Muller, that he cheated on her and had sex with another woman, after which he lost work and disappeared from television when he became embroiled in domestic violence allegations following his infidelity scandal.
Monique Muller alleged that Katlego Maboe gave her a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) and "damaged her womb", affecting the chances of her having another child.
In another video Monique said that Katlego Maboe allegedly physically abused her as well, saying that "When the first physical attack happened I got a protection order against him".
In a statement, Katlego Maboe said that "I was unfaithful to my partner during a very important time of our lives - an act I regret to this day. We are currently undergoing an unfortunate and painful separation which is being resolved through legal proceedings".
Katlego Maboe also lost his nomination in April 2021 in the Best TV Presenter category of the National Film and Video Foundation's 15th South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAs).
Earlier this month the disgraced TV presenter in new letters of demand from his lawyer, demanded R4 million from four people after saying he suffered psychological damage and damage to his reputation from the scandal that engulfed him and that led to the implosion of his career.
Katlego Maboe demanded that Monique Muller; her brother Seth; Sabrina Walter, the founder of Women for Change; as well as Dr Janet van Eeden, chairperson of the judges for the NFVF's SAFTAs each pay him R1 million in damages. They were given 3 weeks to respond.
André Johnston, Katlego Maboe's lawyer, told IOL that "A complaint of crimen injuria and criminal defamation was laid against Sabrina Walter of Women for Change. We have requested further police investigation into alleged criminal conduct following a defamatory email that was sent to the National Film and Video Foundation."
"These charges were laid based on my legal advice. I support any initiatives that seek to address inequality. However in this instance it appears to me that vile untruthful accusations were made not only with the intention to have Katlego Maboe removed as a nominee for a SAFTA but also to tarnish his image with Expresso and Cardova."
Colonel Andrè Traut, police spokesperson, confirmed that a case of crimen injuria was reported at the Muizenberg police station on Monday.
