American
rapper and actor Mos Def whose real name is ‘Dante Smith and also known as
Yasiin Bey’, has reportedly been ordered to leave South Africa after being
arrested at Cape Town International Airport for using fraudulent travel
documents including a "World Passport".
According to Eye Witness News, department of home affairs spokesperson, Mayihlome Tshwete, confirmed that the rapper has been "charged with usage of fraudulent travel documents and that the matter is currently before the courts."
Mayihlome also took to Twitter to explain the situation and wrote: "The Department Of Home Affairs has given Mr Smith and his family 14 days to leave the republic.
According to Eye Witness News, department of home affairs spokesperson, Mayihlome Tshwete, confirmed that the rapper has been "charged with usage of fraudulent travel documents and that the matter is currently before the courts."
Mayihlome also took to Twitter to explain the situation and wrote: "The Department Of Home Affairs has given Mr Smith and his family 14 days to leave the republic.
"Mr Smith was departing SA
using a "World Passport", SA does not recognise a "World
Passport".
"Mr Smith has been living in SA with his family without
the necessary permits, he was detained upon departure for using illegal travel
docs."
He added: "With regards 2 Mr Smith (Mos Def),
SAPS has charged him with usage of fraudulent traveldocuments.The matter is
currently before the courts.
The 42-year-old artist is said to have been living in Cape Town for the past few years.
The 42-year-old artist is said to have been living in Cape Town for the past few years.
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