- Rush Mabanana, a former dancer for Limpopo musician Makhadzi, was arrested in Australia over the weekend of 18 October 2026
- A video shows the dancer seemingly intoxicated and swearing at police officers, who then arrested him
- Mabanana had reportedly travelled to Australia to teach dance and had been successfully gigging overseas before the incident
Source: Twitter
Mzansi's entertainment world is buzzing after a video emerged showing popular dancer Rush Mabanana in handcuffs in Australia.
The former dancer for award-winning Limpopo musician Makhadzi was arrested over the weekend of 18 October 2026, after allegedly swearing at police while heavily intoxicated.
Mabanana built his name as a dancer alongside Makhadzi, one of Limpopo's biggest musical exports, as well as performing with Limpopo Boy, who recently scored a nomination for an award.
The entertainer had been making moves internationally, travelling to Australia specifically to teach dance and take on gigs. By most accounts, his overseas stint had been going well before this incident.
Celebrity blog Maphepha Ndaba shared the clip on Instagram, alleging that Mabanana's behaviour towards the officers left them with no choice but to take him into custody. The video quickly made its rounds across South African social media, with many reacting with a mix of shock and amusement.
Netizens react to Rush Mabanana's arrest
@chris_thanamana said:
"Ayi, these dancers, if they are not playing with Vaseline, they are causing havoc abroad 😢."
@moh_monnane replied:
"Why are Limpopo artists always so rowdy😩le etsang maar mo lesaje di Mango le dule fatshe?"
@somandla_dladla reacted:
"Makhadzi warned us 😂."
@lorritoblack replied:
"What was he doing in Australia, though? To dance ?😂"
@angelmokebe wrote:
"Mara, byala bya le palela akere 😭."
@zandilekanego said:
"Mara, that's a true definition of Lekompo if y'all didn't know."
@kokomakgati replied:
"Bathong ba bodimo 😂😂😂😂."
@deenickj_jones said:
"Getting arrested in Australia is no child's play sana😭😭; they are strict there."
Source: Twitter
Businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama arrested and released
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The businessman was released on warning and is expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrate's Court on 1 October 2026.
South Africans expressed outrage online, saying his release came at the worst possible time given a wave of GBV-related discoveries in Gauteng.
Source: Briefly News
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