South African traditional healer and reality TV sensation Dr Khehlelezi (Bhongolwethu Mzozo) is making headlines for all the wrong reasons this week. The popular sangoma was apprehended by law enforcement following a high-stakes incident on the N2 near Park Rynie, KwaZulu-Natal.
The arrest, which took place on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, has sparked a massive conversation online regarding road safety and the accountability of public figures.
The Allegations: 171 km/h in a 120 Zone
According to police reports, Dr Khehlelezi was clocked traveling at a staggering 171 km/h—well over the national 120 km/h limit. However, the speeding violation was reportedly only the beginning of the confrontation.
The “High-Speed” Escape Attempt?
Reports from Daily Sun suggest that the situation escalated quickly:
- Failure to Stop: Authorities claim that when they attempted to pull the healer over, he allegedly tried to evade arrest.
- Backup Called: The pursuit became serious enough that officers had to call for additional law-enforcement units to successfully intercept and apprehend him.
- Custody: Once caught, he was taken into police custody and a formal case of speeding was opened.
The Defense: “The Numbers are Exaggerated”
Dr Khehlelezi has since broken his silence on the matter, offering a different perspective on the Tuesday afternoon drama. While he confirms that a legal case is indeed open, he is disputing the specific details provided by the police.
“The claims about how fast I was traveling are not accurate,” he stated, hinting that the 171 km/h figure was an exaggeration.
Intriguingly, the reality star also suggested that there was a specific, undisclosed reason behind his haste that day, though he has yet to reveal the nature of the “emergency.”
