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Mel Viljoen shares message to South Africans after arrest in USA

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Melany 'Mel' and Petrus 'Peet' Viljoen were first introduced to the public as stars of the 'The Real Housewives of Pretoria' reality television series.
Which is why many South Africans were shocked when news broke that one of television's most controversial couples was arrested in the USA on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.
Viljoen joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about her arrest, address rumours and share an update on her husband’s case.

8 Jun 1AM English South Africa News Commentary · Entertainment News

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