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Watch: Peet Viljoen arrested at OR Tambo upon returning to South Africa

5 months By Jade Rhode

Petrus ‘Peet’ Viljoen, the husband of former The Real Housewives of Pretoria star Melany ‘Mel’ Viljoen, was reportedly arrested at OR Tambo International Airport on Tuesday evening, 16 June 2026.

Also see: Peet Viljoen opens up about ICE detention facility fears

Peet Viljoen faces the law at OR Tambo

The disgraced lawyer arrived from the United States after being held at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention centre, after being accused of shoplifting.

According to eNCA, Peet was arrested on charges of fraud, theft, and corruption linked to allegations dating back to 2010. The publication adds that he also made derogatory statements about Black people and South Africa online.

Entertainment commentator Bianca van Wyk reshared a clip from Netwerk24 that showed Peet leaving the airport and entering an unmarked vehicle with non-uniformed men.

Speculating about the arrest, Bianca wrote, “It is reportedly regarding the Johannesburg Metro Properties case that he was arrested for alongside eight other suspects; three suspects pleaded guilty in 2011. However, the case has been dragging on for years and was removed from the roll. It seems it may be back on the roll again.”

Also see: South Africa is not that bad’: Mel Viljoen’s surprising change of heart after US detention ordeal

Peet Viljoen’s arrest gets South Africans talking

Many local members of the online community hopped on X to express their thoughts about Peet once again getting in trouble with the law.

@deputyneighbor stated, “There’s nothing more petty than getting arrested on your arrival back to the country you despise.”

@ESivuyile laughed and said, “Straight from the fire into the frying pan.”

“Justice must prevail for both him and his wife,” commented @LouisChanguion.

Also see: SEE: Mel Viljoen released from ICE custody, shares first picture

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