Melanie Mel Viljoen and her husband Peet Viljoen have released a joint statement addressing the abuse claims made on the recent episode of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip South Africa .
On the show, one of the cast members, Nonku Williams, shared her opinion about Mels marriage, stating she believes Mel is being abused.
Nonku added that she believes Peet runs Mel s life and is responsible for Mels decision not to have kids.
Mel and Peet Viljoen address abuse claimsIn a statement sent to The Citizen , Mel and Peet vehemently denied the allegations.
The only abuse Mel suffers at my hand is probably the weight of the diamonds I keep gifting her.