Sandton businessman who threatened women in restaurant gets added charges, R15k bail

Author: Alex PatrickPublished on: October 1, 2026Country: South Africa

Crime & Law

Sandton businessman who threatened women in restaurant gets added charges, R15k bail

A Sandton businessman was charged with threatening women in a restaurant. His charges were increased, and he was released on R15,000 bail. The case was reported on October 1, 2026, with no further details about his identity or the specifics of the threats.

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