π¨ BREAKING NEWS: LAWRENCE MUDZINGANYAMA ARRESTED
Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama has reportedly been arrested following a widely circulated video in which he allegedly threatened women at Vlamo Restaurant in Sandton.
Mudzinganyama has been charged with intimidation and is expected to appear in the Randburg Magistrateβs Court on 1 October 2026, according to a report published today by Inside Politics.
The case was opened at Randburg police station, with the Gauteng provincial investigation unit involved in the investigation.
The incident reportedly took place on 18 September at Vlamo Restaurant in Sandton Gate. Video footage subsequently spread widely online.
Mudzinganyama has since issued an apology, saying he regrets the fear and distress caused by his conduct and describing his threatening language as unacceptable. He said he would cooperate with law enforcement if an investigation proceeded.
π There is also a separate government-related development: Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has instructed the SANRAL board to investigate the appointment of Moriel Infrastructure Group, a company linked to Mudzinganyama, including whether the appointment was lawful and whether contractual obligations are being fulfilled. SANRAL confirmed that it would conduct the investigation.
β οΈ Important: The allegations reported above have not been tested in court. The reported 1 October appearance should be understood as an expected court appearance, pending official court confirmation.
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