Why the CIDB blacklisted Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama’s Moriel Group

The case of Lawrence Mudzinganyama, the accused businessman facing multiple charges of intimidation and assault, will return to the Randburg Magistrates’ Court next Friday. The proceedings will focus on the outcome of the submissions made by the accused to the Gauteng Director of Public Prosecutions. Mudzinganyama is currently standing trial for three counts of intimidation, three counts of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and one count of fraud. The charges are a result of an incident that occurred at Vlamo Restaurant in Randburg last month.

During the incident, Mudzinganyama allegedly entered a women's restroom and demanded to take photographs of one of the witnesses. It is further alleged that he threatened three witnesses with violence and death, as well as insulted them. Mudzinganyama was initially arrested on September 20th and released on a warning charge of intimidation. However, following further investigations, including the gathering of witness statements and securing video footage, the State added additional charges against the accused.