Donell Mbele, the son of renowned actress Sonia Mbele, has ignited a wave of criticism online after speaking out on the heartbreaking case of seven-year-old Cwecwe, who was allegedly s.e.xually assaulted at school.
Mbele, currently standing trial on rape charges himself, took to Instagram to share a screenshot highlighting the brutal nature of Cwecwe’s case.
The gesture, however, has been met with widespread backlash, with many questioning the sincerity and timing of his involvement.
Donell Mbele
A post shared by entertainment outlet MDNews on X (formerly Twitter) summed up the controversy: “Donell Mbele, on trial for rape, calls for justice for Cwecwe.”
The post quickly went viral, stirring debate over the perceived irony of Mbele speaking out against gender-based violence while facing serious allegations of his own.
“Donell Mbele, who is currently facing trial on rape charges, has publicly called for #JusticeForCwecwe,” MDNews posted.
“The irony of his plea has sparked debate, with some questioning his stance while he remains entangled in his own legal battle.”
Donell Mbele, on trial for rape, calls for justice for Cwecwe
Donell Mbele, who is currently facing trial on rape charges, has publicly called for #JusticeForCwecwe.
The irony of his plea has sparked debate, with some questioning his stance while he remains entangled in his… pic.twitter.com/pdg0FihtIe
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) April 2, 2025
While Mbele has remained largely silent regarding the charges brought against him, he has continued to comment on social issues.
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