The National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has issued an apology to actress Sonia Mbele after facing backlash for mentioning her in a statement regarding her son Donell Mbele’s legal proceedings.

Donell Mbele, 23, appeared in court on charges of two counts of rape involving an underage girl.

The NPA acknowledged that including Sonia Mbele in their statement did not meet their standards of professionalism and integrity.

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They admitted it reflected poor judgment and apologized for any harm or distress caused to her and the public.

This incident has sparked discussions about the NPA’s professionalism, with some criticizing the organization for its approach.

The NPA has since retracted the statement and reaffirmed its commitment to upholding high standards in its communications.

Donele Mbele was arrested and now in court for rapping his girlfriend in December 2024.