A well-known gospel singer who is also a pastor appeared in the Pretoria magistrates court on Thursday after allegedly assaulting his wife.
Spokesperson for the national prosecuting authority Lumka Mahanjana confirmed to Sowetan that Jonas Masotla, well known for the single Thixo Bawo, appeared in court on Thursday to face a charge of assault with the intention to cause grievously bodily harm.
According to the charge sheet, Masotla punched his wife several times in Silverton. He was arrested on January 17 and has been in custody since.
