Businessman accused of threatening women at Sandton restaurant granted bail
Businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama has been granted bail following his arrest for allegedly threatening women at a restaurant in Sandton. He faces multiple charges, including intimidation and fraud, while his business associations have distanced themselves from him.
Why it matters
The case has drawn public attention due to the nature of the threats and the subsequent scrutiny of the businessman's state-linked contracts.
JOHANNESBURG - Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama has been granted R15,000 bail after being charged with allegedly threatening women at an upmarket Sandton restaurant last month.
In a video widely circulated on social media, Mudzinganyama is seen threatening to shoot and kill a group of women in a female bathroom. He also appears to boast that he was “too wealthy” to face consequences.
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