RHOP's Mel Viljoen Claims She Acted Alone in Publix Theft, Insists Husband Peet Is Innocent

RHOP's Mel Viljoen claims she acted alone in Publix theft, insists husband Peet is innocent

Here's WHAT Mel and Peet Viljoen stole from US store

South African reality television personality Mel Viljoen and her husband Peet Viljoen were arrested in the United States this week after allegedly stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of groceries from a supermarket over several months. According to police in Palm Beach County, the couple are accused of shoplifting items valued at more than $5 000 (about R84 500) from a Publix store. Investigators say the alleged thefts took place over a six-mon…

The Viljoens – from ‘Real Housewives fame’ in SA to ‘shoplifting’ bubbly in America

Melany and Peet Viljoen are no strangers to the limelight. And to controversy. The South African couple featured in a local reality TV show, they back the ‘white genocide’ lie, and they moved to the US… where they now face charges for allegedly stealing items including bubbly and toilet paper.

Real Housewives stars confess to shoplifting from Publix after arrest

‘Real Housewives of Pretoria’ stars Melany and Petrus Viljoen were arrested during a traffic stop Tuesday

When will Peet and Melany Viljoen be deported back to SA? An expert weighs in

A legal expert has suggested that Real Housewives of Pretoria star Mel Viljoen and her husband, Peet, may be deported from the United States, but not right away. The Viljoens, who fled South Africa last year amid fraud accusations and a disbarment hanging over their heads, were reportedly arrested this week after shoplifting goods worth more than $5 300 (about R87 800). “Over the course of the last six months, the Viljoens have worked in concert…

Mel Viljoen reveals why she allegedly stole in the United States

Melany "Mel" Viljoen explains why she allegedly stole 392 items from a Publix Supermarket in Boca Raton following her arrest on Tuesday, 10 March 2026.