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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.

OPERATION CORONA | SANDF DELIVERS — NOW GO AFTER THE KINGPINS:
The latest operations by the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) under Operation CORONA show the vital role our soldiers continue to play in safeguarding South Africa’s borders and supporting law enforcement.
Over the past weekend, soldiers operating along the Zimbabwe–South Africa and Botswana–South Africa borders made seizures exceeding R1.4 million.
These included:
• A Great Wall Motor Tank 300 valued at R729,000 at Echo Station 1
• Illicit cigarettes worth R305,860 at Pump Station
• Illicit cigarettes worth R282,337 along the Botswana border
• Illicit alcohol worth R28,000
• Dagga worth R50,700
• Illicit groceries and goods worth R12,000
In one incident, suspects allegedly fired at soldiers before fleeing across the border into Zimbabwe.
These results demonstrate that Operation CORONA is making an impact. But seizures are only one part of the battle.
WE MUST GO AFTER THE KINGPINS.
Cigarette smuggling is a major organised-crime problem. We cannot keep arresting foot soldiers and confiscating consignments while the people financing, coordinating and profiting from these criminal networks remain untouched.
Follow the money. Identify the networks. Arrest the kingpins. Prosecute them.
Every seizure must become an intelligence lead. Every arrested suspect must potentially lead investigators to those higher up the chain.
The real measure of success cannot simply be how many cigarettes or goods are seized. It must be how many criminal syndicates are dismantled and how many kingpins are put behind bars.
Our soldiers are doing their job on the ground.
Now SAPS, the Hawks, prosecutors and other agencies must follow the trail all the way to the top.
SEIZE THE GOODS.
ARREST THE SMUGGLERS.
DISMANTLE THE SYNDICATES.
GO AFTER THE KINGPINS.
@TaxJustice_SA @sarstax @NPA_Prosecutes @SAPoliceService @SANDF_ZA

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FOREIGN NATIONALS ARRESTED WITH EXPLOSIVES LINKED TO ATM BOMBINGS.
Three foreign nationals have been arrested and explosives recovered during an intelligence-driven operation in Matholesville, Roodepoort.
The operation was conducted on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, by a multidisciplinary team comprising SAPS Crime Intelligence, the Ivory Park Task Team, Gauteng Traffic’s SLEU, private security companies and the West Rand Explosives Unit.
The team acted on intelligence about a suspected explosives supplier allegedly supplying individuals involved in ATM bombings, cash-in-transit robberies and illegal mining.
A search of the premises led to the recovery of 88 safety fuses, 62 blasting cartridges and about 400 metres of detonating cord, with an estimated street value of R160,000.
Two men and a woman were arrested and face charges of possession of explosives. SAPS said all three are Zimbabwean nationals and are expected to appear in court.
A white Toyota Etios fitted with false registration plates was also seized for further investigation.
Police are continuing to investigate possible links between the suspects and other ATM bombing, cash-in-transit robbery and illegal mining incidents #MitchellsPlain #Tafelsig #SANDF #SAPS #CapeTown