Rustenburg - The case of a Limpopo man accused of beating and pointing a firearm at a 16-year-old boy over seasoning at a restaurant, has been postponed at the Groblersdal Magistrate’s Court after he appeared on Tuesday.
Corrie Pretorius is facing charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and pointing a firearm.
National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) spokesperson in the Limpopo division, Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi, said Pretorius appeared in court without a lawyer on Tuesday.
“The matter is postponed to 9 September, 2022, to secure a new legal representative. The accused remains in custody,” said Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi.
Pretorius was arrested after he allegedly assaulted and pointed a gun at the teenager at a shopping mall in Groblersdal on June 15.
The video of the incident went viral on social media platforms, where Pretorius was shown viciously kicking and stomping on the teenager, with a gun in his hand.
This happened to @Mbaliyothando12 schoolmate in Limpopo groblersdal. He is 16 years old. Can y'all please help Rt and get this White Busted. His Driving a White Mahindra Reg: FVF 204 L.
— TYRONE MKANSI 🇿🇦 (@Tyrone_Mkansi) June 15, 2022
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It is alleged Pretorius was in a shop when the teenager asked to use the same seasoning Pretorius was using. A row ensued which was followed by assaulting, swearing and pointing a firearm at the boy.
He was denied bail in June after the court ruled that his life would be in danger if released.
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