Sundowns' star Andile Jali spends night in jail for domestic violence

30 October 2018 - 14:14 By Linda Kea Moreotsene
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Mamelodi Sundowns' player Andile Jali and his wife Nonhle Ndala on June 26, 2018.
Mamelodi Sundowns' player Andile Jali and his wife Nonhle Ndala on June 26, 2018.
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Mamelodi Sundowns star midfielder Andile Jali spent Monday night in police cells following his arrest for domestic violence.

The 28-year-old former Orlando Pirates player was arrested for allegedly assaulting his wife Nonhle Ndala at their home in the east of Pretoria.

Police said the severity of his charges did not warrant his release and he spent the night in custody until his court appearance, which was expected to take place on Tuesday.

Jali also faces charges of malicious damage to property for allegedly damaging Ndala's vehicle.

Police said despite officials from Jali's team Sundowns descending on the Boschkop police station in Pretoria East to demand his release, the request was denied due to "the seriousness of the charges" against the the midfielder.

Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali allegedly assaulted his wife just three days after dishing out a man of the match performance for his club.
Mamelodi Sundowns midfielder Andile Jali allegedly assaulted his wife just three days after dishing out a man of the match performance for his club.
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Boschkop police station spokesperson Yeroboam Mbatsane said despite Jali allegedly damaging Ndala's car, she herself did not sustain any serious injuries.

"The whole incident started when security officials, where Jali stays, called the police due to the fracas.

"The woman was not seriously hurt, and the only thing was that the car she was driving was damaged," Mbatsane said.


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