In case you missed it: Mel and Peet Viljoen arrested | Madlanga commission gets heated | Joburg water outages

In the news today,Real Housewives of Pretoria starMel Viljoen and her husband, Peet, were reportedly arrested in the US for theft. Meanwhile, suspended organised crime head Major-General Richard Shibiri has told the Madlanga commission that only he can decide how he spends his money. Furthermore, several areas across Johannesburg are facing water outages in the next few days.

The South African Weather Service has warned that disruptive rain could lead to flooding in Limpopo and Mpumalanga, while extreme heat and fire danger warnings hit parts of the Cape.Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date withThe Citizen– More News, Your Way. Real Housewives of Pretoria starMel Viljoen and her husband Peet were reportedly arrested in the United States of America earlier this week after allegedly confessing to stealing for survival.

The Viljoen couple first came under the spotlight for complaints about their Tammy Taylor nail brand and franchisees in South Africa, who claimed to have lost millions while doing business with the couple. The Viljoensfled South Africa for the US in July last yearwith fraud accusations and a disbarment hanging over their heads. The police’s Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, also known as the Hawks,are investigating the pair over their Tammy Taylor beauty franchises. According to US publicationLocal10.com, the Viljoen allegedly confessed to a crime spree in Palm Beach County, Florida.