The podcast host had accused Bonang of abusing cocaine and introducing AKA to the drug.
After Bonang hit him with a R500k lawsuit, area promptly withdrew his accusations and apologised.
Social media users had mixed reactions to the apology.
Bonang Matheba sued a local Youtuber after he accused her of drug abuse. Image: @bonang_mSource: Instagram
Rea Gopane is a YouTuber who is one half of ‘The Rea and Black Step Podcast’.
In the letter of demand, Bonangs lawyers cite the financial demands as reparations for damaging her brand.
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