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Thami Ndlala granted R10,000 bail in extortion and intimidation case

Lerato Kganyago’s husband, Thami Ndlala, has been granted R10,000 bail in a case involving charges of extortion and intimidation.

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Thami, a 46-year-old businessman and socialite, appeared before the Alexandra Magistrates’ Court following his arrest on a warrant authorised last Friday.

His case has been postponed to 20 November 2026 for further investigations.

Thami Ndlala appears in court

Thami’s court appearance follows his arrest in connection with an intimidation charge. He is also facing an extortion charge, according to the information provided.

The businessman was granted bail of R10,000 and allowed to be released while the case proceeds, subject to any conditions imposed by the court.

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Case postponed to November

The matter has been postponed to 20 November 2026 to allow further investigations.

The postponement will give investigators additional time to pursue outstanding aspects of the case ahead of the next court appearance.

Further details about the allegations and the circumstances surrounding the charges have not been provided.

Legal proceedings continue

Thami will remain subject to the court process as the investigation continues.

The charges against him remain allegations and have not been proven in court. Further developments are expected as the matter progresses.

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Also see: Lerato Kganyago Faces Social Media Backlash Over Husband’s Criminal Links

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