On Friday, Amushelelo, a social justice activist, accused the new minister of raping a 16-year-old girl, which allegedly led to a pregnancy and subsequent abortion.

In a social media post, he claimed that Hengari had drugged the minor before engaging with her.

Amushelelo also stated that the young girl has faced death threats and that attempts to file a police report have been met with challenges, claiming that the police have made the case disappear.

Police Chief Inspector General Joseph Shikongo addressed these allegations on Friday, confirming that the police are actively investigating "a person of interest," but did not provide further details on the alleged crimes.

On Sunday afternoon, Hengari's legal team sent a letter to Amushelelo demanding the immediate removal of his posts. 

Through his lawyers, Hengari described the allegations as inconsistent, sensational, and aimed at damaging his reputation. 

He labeled the claims as deeply distressing and devoid of any truth.

In response to Amushelelo's accusation that he fathered a child with the alleged victim, Hengari stated he is willing to undergo a paternity test by Friday to refute this claim.

The minister has threatened legal action if Amushelelo does not comply, but the activist has vowed not to back down and challenged the minister to follow through on his threat.