South African music star Mandla Maphumulo alias Mampintsha has been charged with assault after a video showed him hitting his girlfriend, who is also a popular musician.
In the court, he said he hit his girlfriend as self-defense.
Bongekile Simelane popularly known as Babes Wodumo, was talking to fans on Instagram Live in a bedroom when she was slapped repeatedly.
Violence against women is seen as a major problem in South Africa.
The video, which was broadcast live on Sunday evening, was widely shared on social media sparking outrage and calls for Mampintsha’s arrest.
Babes Wodumo featured on the Black Panther soundtrack and has often collaborated with Mampintsha.