RadioOnFire.com - It's taken nine months, but Yasiin Bey fka Mos Def is being allowed to leave South Africa.
As we previously reported, Bey was arrested Thursday, January 14, at South Africa's Cape Town International Airport after attempting to board a flight with his wife and kids using a "world passport," which is not recognized in the country.
He was arrested and charged with using a false passport and travel document. Bey was released from jail after posting 5000 rand ($295) bail, however he was just granted permission to leave the country after apologizing for his actions.
“[He] has unreservedly apologized to the government of South Africa. The department is satisfied with the apology [and] will withdraw the charges against him,” the home affairs department said in a statement via The Guardian.
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