World · Africa · 9 hrs ago
Thami Ndlala arrested outside Randburg court
Thami Ndlala, a businessman and socialite, was arrested outside Randburg Magistrates Court in South Africa.
He was at the court for a protection-order matter brought by Blue Mbombo.
Police caught him after he tried to run away, and took him away in a police vehicle.
Ndlala is charged with intimidation and extortion.
Last week, he said on social media that the charges had been dropped.
The lawyer representing the parties said he had not been instructed to speak to the media, and that they would wait for an official public statement.
Thami Ndlala was arrested outside the Randburg Magistrates Court, the Mail & Guardian reported.
South African Police Service officers caught him after he tried to run away and put him in a police vehicle.
Ndlala was at the court for a protection order matter brought by Blue Mbombo.
He is charged with intimidation and extortion, although he claimed on social media last week that the charges had been dropped.
Lawyer Chris Molefi said he had no instructions to speak to the media and that they were waiting for an official public statement.
- Who
- Thami Ndlala was arrested by South African Police Service officers.
- What
- He was arrested and is charged with intimidation and extortion.
- When
- 2026-10-12. The article says he claimed last week that the charges had been dropped.
- Where
- Outside court 20 of Randburg Magistrates Court.
- Why
- The article does not state why he was arrested. He was at court for a protection order matter brought by Blue Mbombo.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ndlala claimed on social media that the charges against him had been dropped.
Ndlala was arrested outside court 20 of Randburg Magistrates Court.
- Arrest location
- Outside court 20, Randburg Magistrates Court
- Charges
- Intimidation and extortion
- Protection order applicant
- Blue Mbombo
What people are saying
As it stands, Molefi said, our only option is to wait for an official public statement before we can proceed.
Sources
Related news
At least 72 gold miners killed in strike near Sudan-Egypt border
Conflict and drought raise famine risk in Sudan’s Darfur and Kordofan regions
Joseph Kabila announces alliance with M23 rebels in DR Congo
At least 139 migrants dead after boat capsizes off Djibouti
Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for work on peace and international law
Russian classes to begin at three public schools in Central African Republic
Dozens Killed in Airstrikes Near Sudan-Egypt Border
Nigeria receives 105 people rescued in Ghana operation
Nobel laureate Navi Pillay condemns US sanctions on International Criminal Court
Ambush in eastern Congo leaves at least 20 Vectus team members dead or wounded
Drone strike on displaced people’s camp in Sudan kills 41, rights group says
