NPA ready for trial of man accused of threats, insults at Sandton restaurant
The state is ready to put on trial a man accused of walking into the women’s toilets at a Sandton restaurant, demanding to photograph a woman and threatening three people with death, after handing his defence the docket.
Prosecutors are prepared to proceed with the trial of Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama, 40, accused of threatening and insulting three people at a Sandton restaurant. According to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), Mudzinganyama entered the women's toilets and demanded to photograph a witness before allegedly threatening the other three individuals with death and violence. This incident occurred on September 18 at Vlamo Restaurant.
Lawrence Mudzinganyama appeared briefly in Randburg Magistrates' Court on Thursday, where his defense requested additional time to review the case materials. The trial has been rescheduled for October 30, at which point a date for the trial will be set. The NPA has shared the contents of the docket with Mudzinganyama's legal team, and the case will now be handled by the regional court.
Mudzinganyama faces multiple charges, including three counts of intimidation, three counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, three counts of crimen injuria, and one count of fraud. The crimen injuria charges stem from allegations that he insulted the complainants and demeaned their dignity by referring to them with a derogatory name in their presence.
The fraud charge alleges that Mudzinganyama falsely claimed ownership of Vlamo Restaurant, despite being aware he was not the legitimate owner. His bail has been extended until his next court appearance on October 30.
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