South African businessman Edwin Sodi walked free Thursday when the Randburg Magistrates Court removed his attempted murder case from the roll. The court dismissed charges against him that included attempted murder, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and pointing a firearm. These accusations stemmed from a 2022 incident in Bryanston involving his estranged wife, Nthateng Lerata.
Lerata claimed she and her male friend Faizal Motlekar faced a dangerous situation at the couple's Bryanston home. She alleged Sodi tried to shoot her but his gun jammed, then he reportedly hit Motlekar on the head with the weapon. After making over 20 court appearances during three years, Sodi expressed relief that the process had finally ended.
He described the experience as expensive and time-consuming, calling it a matter that should never have reached court. Sodi mentioned he needed to concentrate on running his businesses and addressing more important issues. He firmly rejected the allegations against him as completely false and stated the court reached the correct decision.
Sodi pointed out that the accusers withdrew the case, which he believed clearly showed he had done nothing wrong. The businessman seemed eager to put this legal challenge behind him and return to his normal activities after the prolonged court proceedings ended at the Randburg Magistrates Court.
Lerata claimed she and her male friend Faizal Motlekar faced a dangerous situation at the couple's Bryanston home. She alleged Sodi tried to shoot her but his gun jammed, then he reportedly hit Motlekar on the head with the weapon. After making over 20 court appearances during three years, Sodi expressed relief that the process had finally ended.
He described the experience as expensive and time-consuming, calling it a matter that should never have reached court. Sodi mentioned he needed to concentrate on running his businesses and addressing more important issues. He firmly rejected the allegations against him as completely false and stated the court reached the correct decision.
Sodi pointed out that the accusers withdrew the case, which he believed clearly showed he had done nothing wrong. The businessman seemed eager to put this legal challenge behind him and return to his normal activities after the prolonged court proceedings ended at the Randburg Magistrates Court.
