eThekwini says Moriel contract remains in place after Sandton threats scandal

Ask AI 2 min Former Director of Moriel Infrastructure Group Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyima.

The eThekwini Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal has confirmed it continues business with Moriel Infrastructure Group after its former director, Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyima , made headlines for threatening women in a Sandton restaurant.

The municipality noted the public’s concerns regarding its contract with Moriel for the North Park Sewer Project following the viral video of the company’s former director.

While it condemned gender-based violence and femicide, the municipality said this did not fall within its business with the company.

“Criminal matters fall within the mandate of law enforcement agencies and the courts, and the municipality will not prejudge any individual or ongoing legal process. Should any matter arise that affects a service provider’s ability to fulfil its contractual obligations, the municipality will take the necessary action in accordance with the terms of the contract and applicable legislation,” it said.