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WATCH LIVE: Zim Millionaire Mudzinganyama Probed In SA

Gambakwe Media

September 20, 2026

On Thursday 18 September 2026 at about 20:15, an incident occurred at Vlamo Restaurant, Sandton Gate, Glenadrienne.
The complainant was at a private birthday dinner when a man approached her group.
He offered to take photos; this was declined.
He then demanded her phone number.
When asked to leave them alone, he became aggressive and verbally abusive.
He threatened to shoot and murder her, including saying he would “put a bullet in her.”
He claimed he was wealthy, owned the restaurant, and would walk free.
Waiters intervened and removed him from the powder-room area.
A companion later apologised to the complainant and urged her not to escalate the matter, saying the suspect was “well-connected.”
The restaurant owner viewed a video of the incident, spoke to the complainant, and had the suspect removed from the premises.
No firearm was seen and no physical injuries were reported.

Police Case

A case of intimidation has been opened and is under investigation by the Gauteng Provincial Investigation Unit.
The case was opened at Randburg SAPS.
Police say investigations are ongoing and the suspect will be brought to justice.
As of 19–20 September 2026, there was no publicly confirmed arrest, charge sheet beyond the intimidation investigation, conviction, or sentence.

Suspect Identity

Identified as Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzinganyama.
Also spelled Mudzingayima in the official crime-cluster post.
Described by officials and media as a Zimbabwean national and a South Africa-based businessman / “tenderpreneur.”
Born: Unconfirmed (25 January 1978 has circulated on social media without an official primary source).
Nationality: Zimbabwean.
Other names / nicknames: Also recorded as Lawrence Chamurwa Mudzingayima.
Alma mater: University of South Africa (UNISA).
Spouse: N/A (unconfirmed / non-public).
Children: N/A (unconfirmed / non-public).
Education: Chartered Institute of Logistics (2002–2005).
Higher education: University of South Africa / Universiteit van Suid-Afrika (2009–2011).
Occupation: Businessman; company director in infrastructure, construction, logistics, and facilities management.
Years active: At least 2011–present (company records).
Known for: Founder and director of Moriel Infrastructure Group; SANRAL contract awards; 2026 Vlamo Restaurant intimidation case in Sandton.
Political party: N/A (unconfirmed / no public record of political party membership).
Other political affiliations: N/A (unconfirmed).

Career & Positions Held (Chronological)

2002–2005: Completed studies through the Chartered Institute of Logistics.
2009–2011: Attended the University of South Africa (UNISA).
2010–present: Group Strategy Executive (GSE) / Director at Moriel Tarmac Solutions (Pty) Ltd.
23 February 2011: Moriel Infrastructure Group (Pty) Ltd incorporated in South Africa (registration M2011004508).
- Public company profiles describe him as founder and executive chairman.
- Company registers list him as a director.
- Registered address on company records: 2106 Benedict Drive, Dainfern Valley, Dainfern, Gauteng.
2011–present: Chief Strategy Executive at Africa Road Marking Systems (ARMS).
- Listed as a director of Azriel Engineering and Africa Road Management Systems.
- Additional South African directorships recorded on company databases.
2016–present: Chief Strategy Executive at Integrated Facilities Management Solutions.
25 October 2024: Moriel Infrastructure Group awarded SANRAL contract N.001-080-2022/1 for periodic maintenance (resurfacing) on National Route 1 Section 8 from Nelspoort to Three Sisters, Western Cape; approved contract amount R107,508,888.50.
7 January 2025: Moriel Infrastructure Group awarded SANRAL contract NRA 2024/1294 for training and construction management for small contractors and communities on National Route N2 Section 20, Mount Frere to Ntabankulu Junction (Phase 2), Eastern Cape; approved contract amount R71,550,705.75; contract duration recorded as 19 months.

Company & Directorships

Moriel Infrastructure Group (Pty) Ltd — South African construction/EPC firm incorporated on 23 February 2011 (registration M2011004508).
Company descriptions call him founder / executive chairman.
Company registry data also lists him as a director of:
- Azriel Engineering
- Africa Road Management Systems
- Other South African directorships
Moriel’s registered address: 2106 Benedict Drive, Dainfern Valley, Dainfern, Gauteng, 2191.
Company website / public directory listing: vc4a.com/ventures/moriel-infrastructure-group-pty-ltd/

Government Contracts Linked to His Company

These are public SANRAL award records, not just social-media rumours:
- SANRAL NRA 2024/1294 — training and construction management for small contractors on the N2 Section 20, Mount Frere to Ntabankulu Junction (Phase 2), Eastern Cape.
  - Awarded to Moriel on 7 January 2025 for R71,550,705.75.
- SANRAL N.001-080-2022/1 — periodic maintenance / resurfacing on the N1 Section 8, Nelspoort to Three Sisters, Western Cape.
  - Awarded to Moriel on 25 October 2024 for R107,508,888.50.
After the video spread, SANRAL said Transport Minister Barbara Creecy had asked it to investigate whether Moriel was lawfully appointed as a SANRAL contractor.
- This is an official follow-up, not a finding yet.
- No public finding of that review was issued as of 20 September 2026.

Awards and Honours

N/A (unconfirmed / no public industry or civil awards on record).

Controversies

18 September 2026: A video recorded at Vlamo Restaurant, Sandton Gate, Glenadrienne, Johannesburg, showed a man later identified as Mudzinganyama confronting women in the ladies’ powder-room area after rejected advances.
- In circulating footage he is heard:
  - Threatening to shoot and murder them.
  - Claiming wealth.
  - Claiming he could buy or own the restaurant.
  - Saying he would “walk free.”
- Vlamo stated he was not an owner, employee, or manager and that he was removed from the premises.
19 September 2026: South Africa’s Justice, Crime Prevention and Security cluster and @CrimeWatch_RSA identified him as a Zimbabwean national and “tenderpreneur.”
- Said a case of intimidation had been opened at Randburg SAPS.
- Said the Gauteng Provincial Investigation Unit was investigating.
- Police said no firearm was seen and no physical injuries were reported.
- Officials urged complainants to formalise charges and noted a case could support a Firearms Control Act section 102 fitness review.
19 September 2026: SANRAL said that, at the request of Transport Minister Barbara Creecy, it was investigating whether Moriel Infrastructure Group had been lawfully appointed as a SANRAL contractor.
- No public finding of that review was issued as of 20 September 2026.

Criminal Charges / Legal Issues

Case of intimidation opened at Randburg SAPS.
- Docket under investigation by the Gauteng Provincial Investigation Unit as of 19–20 September 2026.
No publicly confirmed arrest, charge sheet beyond the intimidation investigation, conviction, or sentence as of 20 September 2026.

Website / Social Media

Company: Moriel Infrastructure Group (Pty) Ltd.
- Public directory listing: vc4a.com/ventures/moriel-infrastructure-group-pty-ltd/
Personal website: N/A (unconfirmed).
Verified personal social media accounts: N/A (unconfirmed; primary professional profiles are indexed via third-party database listings).

About Vlamo

Vlamo is an upmarket Mediterranean restaurant located at the Sandton Gate precinct in Glenadrienne, Sandton.

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Location & Timing: On Tuesday evening, September 15, 2026, around 8:00 PM, Owen Ndlovu drove his Ford Raptor 4×4 bakkie to a church in Katlehong to pick up his wife, Portia Ndlovu.

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August 3

The body of Itumeleng Kekana is found near Great North Road in Pomona. She had multiple stab wounds. She leaves behind a 14-year-old daughter.

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The first five women are found dead in and around Kempton Park.
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September 7

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Wednesday (Specific date not given, but the week of the article’s publication)

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