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Nelson Mandela's grandson arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl

Speed News Desk | Updated on: 13 February 2017, 3:50 IST

Former South African President Nelson Mandela's grandson has been accused of raping a 15-year-old girl, according to media reports.

Mbuso Mandela, 24, is recognised as one of the 17 grandson's of Nelson Mandela. He has was kept under police custody and appeared in a South African court today, on 21 August.

The police was informed about the incidence a week after it happened. The rape allegedly took place on 7 August at a restaurant in Greenside, a Johannesburg suburb.

The court will decide whether he will be granted bail or not after the hearing ends.

First published: 21 August 2015, 6:31 IST