'We cannot investigate through social media' - SAPS after Sandton restaurant threats
The police have hit back after the viral Sandton restaurant video, saying officers must gather and assess evidence properly before deciding whether Lawrence Mudzinganyama should face prosecution.
By Xolile MtembuSouth Africa
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As outrage over the Sandton restaurant confrontation continues to spread online, SAPS has stressed that a viral video cannot replace a formal investigation, saying police must gather evidence and place it before the courts.
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- 34 words · 1 min read
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- September 21, 2026
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- Xolile Mtembu
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- IOL