Disbarred attorney and reality TV personality Peet Viljoen will remain in custody after the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court denied his bail application on Monday, 17 August 2026. Also see: Watch: Peet Viljoen arrested at OR Tambo upon returning to South Africa News24 reported that Peet is facing about 400 charges, including fraud, theft, corruption […]
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As if they don’t have enough legal woes, couple Melany ‘Mel’ Viljoen and Petrus ‘Peet’ Viljoen are now adding the South African Revenue Service (SARS) to their list of mounting legal troubles. Also see: Happy Simelane sues Mel Viljoen, wants R1 million for defamation Mel and Peet Viljoen attract SARS’ attention According to IOL, a SARS […]
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Mel Viljoen has explained why she turned to the public for financial support to help cover the legal costs of her husband, Peet Viljoen, saying the appeal is about ensuring he receives a fair legal defence. Also see: Mel Viljoen clears social media accounts as questions swirl around new nail venture The entrepreneur recently shared […]
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Businesswoman and reality TV personality Mel Viljoen has come under scrutiny after releasing a video defending her husband, disbarred lawyer, Peet Viljoen, who is facing hundreds of criminal charges linked to an alleged multi-million rand property fraud case. Also see: Watch: Peet Viljoen arrested at OR Tambo upon returning to South Africa Peet Viljoen faces […]
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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 […]
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‘South Africa Is Not That Bad’: Mel Viljoen Makes Dramatic U-Turn After US Detention Ordeal Reality TV personality Mel Viljoen has made a surprising U-turn on her views about South Africa after returning home from a controversial stint in the United States that ended in detention by immigration authorities. The former Real Housewives star and […]
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Reality TV star Melany ‘Mel’ Viljoen has opened up about the traumatic experience she endured while being held in United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities. She described the ordeal as one of the darkest periods of her life. Also see: SEE: Mel Viljoen released from ICE custody, shares first picture Mel recently […]
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South African public figure Peet Viljoen has reportedly spoken out about the emotional strain of being held in a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility, describing an environment marked by fear, uncertainty and constant psychological pressure. Also see: Mel and Peet Viljoen open up about life behind bars According to his account, the […]
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South African couple Melany ‘Mel’ Viljoen and Petrus ‘Peet’ Viljoen are once again making headlines—this time for opening up about their experiences behind bars. Speaking to South African publication Rapport through United States authorities, they detailed their current living conditions at the California City Correctional Facility and the Denver Contract Detention Facility, respectively. Highlighting his experience at […]
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For many South Africans, seeing a familiar face caught up in legal trouble always sparks curiosity. But when that person is tied to international television, the story travels even faster. Mel Viljoen, known for her reality TV profile, and her husband, Peet Viljoen, are now facing serious consequences following their arrest. What started as a […]
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When a seasoned journalist like Redi Tlhabi speaks, South Africans tend to listen. This week, she did more than just comment; she lit up timelines after reacting to reports that Peet and Mel Viljoen could be deported from the United States. Her response was sharp, unmistakably local in tone, and a little tongue-in-cheek. She joked […]
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From Pretoria to Florida: reality TV couple’s arrest takes a serious turn A scandal that’s gone far beyond reality TV What started as a headline about alleged shoplifting has quickly escalated into something far more serious for former Real Housewives of Pretoria personalities Melany Viljoen and Petrus Viljoen. The couple now find themselves in the […]
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