Actress Asavela Mqokiyana, also known as Asavela Mngqithi, has appeared in court after allegedly being caught driving at 198km/h in a zone where the speed limit is 120km/h.
Mqokiyana was reportedly arrested by traffic officers on the N2 near Ellingham in KwaZulu-Natal while driving a BMW X3.
She is accused of travelling 78km/h above the prescribed speed limit.
The actress appeared at the Scottburgh Magistrate’s Court but is expected to return to court on Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Further details about the case and the outcome of her court appearance have not been confirmed.
