JUST IN: Lawrence Mudzinganyama accused of threatening to kill women granted bail

His legal troubles began after a viral video emerged showing him severely threatening a group of women. Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama, accused of threatening to kill women at a Sandton restaurant, has been granted R15 000 bail. The 40-year-old Mudzinganyama appeared in the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on Thursday, 1 October 2026, following his arrest in connection with an incident at a restaurant in Johannesburg. He faces ten charges, including fraud, intimidation, crimen injuria, and assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The matter was postponed to 15 October 2026 for transfer to the regional court. Viral video His legal troubles began after a viral video emerged showing him severely threatening a group of women after they reportedly rejected his advances. In the clips, he was heard boasting about his wealth, telling the women: “I could put a bullet in you now. I do not play. I will murder you now and walk.” Arrest Mudzinganyama was arrested on 20 September 2026 at the Randburg Police Station and was initially released on a warning on a charge of intimidation. After further investigations, including securing witness statements and video footage, the State has brought additional charges against him. *This is a developing story