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Intimidation Case Opened After Alleged Threats At Sandton Restaurant
Police are investigating a case of intimidation after a man allegedly threatened a woman and her companions at Vlamo Restaurant in Sandton Gate on Thursday, 18 September 2026, at about 20:15.
The woman was attending a private birthday dinner when the man approached the group and offered to take photographs. After they declined, he allegedly demanded her phone number.
When she asked him to leave them alone, the man allegedly became abusive and threatened to shoot and k*ll her, including threatening to put “a b*llet” in her. He also allegedly claimed he was wealthy, owned the restaurant and would not face consequences.
Restaurant staff removed him from the powder-room area. A companion later apologised to the woman and allegedly urged her not to escalate the matter, claiming the man was “well-connected”.
The restaurant owner reviewed video footage of the incident and had the man removed from the premises. No firearm was seen and no injuries were reported.
A video of the confrontation went viral on Saturday. Vlamo said the man is neither the owner nor an employee of the restaurant, and confirmed that a case ING NEWS
Zimbabwean Businessman Apologises After Viral Sandton Restaurant Threats
Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzingayima has apologised after a video showing him threatening women at Vlamo restaurant in Sandton went viral.
In the video, he is heard threatening to “murder” the women and “p**t a b**llet in their heads”. Vlamo said he is not the owner, employee or affiliate of the restaurant and was removed after management became aware of the incident. A case was opened with SAPS on Saturday.
Mudzingayima, who has been linked to Moriel Infrastructure Group, said in a personal statement that his conduct and language were unacceptable and that he takes responsibility for the fear and distress caused.
He said he regrets his actions, will cooperate with the police investigation and is seeking professional guidance and conflict-management support.
The incident has also prompted scrutiny of Moriel Infrastructure Group. Transport Minister Barbara Creecy has instructed SANRAL to investigate whether the company was lawfully appointed and is meeting its contractual obligations.
had been opened. The restaurant also said visible security measures would be increased.
Police confirmed that the investigation is continuing.

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