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Lele Ledwaba still waiting for answers in assault case

Johannesburg- Almost a month ago, Rhythm City actress Lele Ledwaba was brutally assaulted, allegedly by a Metro Police officer, in front of her two-year-old son. (Read that story here

While, the soap star has been grappling to come to terms with the ordeal, sources have revealed to The Juice that no action has been taken against the officer in question. 

"Lele opened a criminal case with the SAPS and filed a complaint with the JMPD in order for an investigation to be launched against the officer, but nothing has been done to the officer at all," our source said. 

Our source added that the SAPS have been incredibly helpful and are investigating the matter, which is currently sitting with the Director of Public Prosecutions. 

"The JMPD officer is still working and has not been suspended or anything, despite two cases being opened against her," the source added. 

Meanwhile, Lele has returned to work and is undergoing therapy to help put the ordeal behind her. 

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