Businessman Arrested After Threatening Women in Viral Video

Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama was captured in a viral video threatening to kill a group of women at Vlamo restaurant in Sandton on September 18, 2026, after they rejected his advances. The video prompted significant public outrage, leading the board of Moriel Infrastructure Group to remove him from his positions as director and executive chairman, effectively severing all business ties with him.

Following the incident, South African police arrested Mudzinganyama on September 20, 2026. He was released on a warning and is scheduled to appear in court on October 1, 2026, facing criminal charges of intimidation.

Additionally, authorities are investigating his immigration status, firearm licensing, and government road contracts related to his firm. Mudzinganyama has publicly apologized for his unacceptable conduct.