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Zimbabwean Businessman Faces Charges After Viral Incident in Johannesburg
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 20
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What happened
Lawrence Mudzinganyama, a Zimbabwean businessman, has had his residential lease terminated by Steyn City Properties in Johannesburg following a viral video incident. The incident occurred at Vlamo restaurant in Sandton, where he was seen threatening to murder a group of women. Steyn City Properties confirmed the lease termination after the incident was reported in the media.
From thesouthafrican.com
Why it matters
Mudzinganyama now faces charges of intimidation and is involved in an investigation into business tender fraud. He was scheduled to make his first appearance at Randburg Magistrates’ Court on October 1, 2026.
From thesouthafrican.com
Who's involved
- ZimbabweNation of the businessman
How it developed
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Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama was a tenant in Johannesburg, while Vlamo restaurant is in Sandton.1 source
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The entities involved
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Johannesburg
largest city in South Africa
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Zimbabwe
sovereign state in southern Africa