Basson accused Mlotshwa of "riding the wave and enjoying the limelight", which began after a video of the Mpumalanga assault went viral last year.
"You have become quite the celebrity," Basson said to Mlotshwa.
"That I do not know," Mlotshwa replied.
Basson criticised Mlotshwa for failing to take off his shirt and show the court the wounds he suffered as a result of the assault.
"I further put it to you that you are not telling the truth in the same way you did not tell the truth about grievous knobkerrie injuries," Basson said.
He said Mlotshwa had exaggerated the impact of the incident in order to bolster his civil claim against the pair.
Mlotshwa submitted that he wanted to lodge a R400,000 claim against the accused.
Yesterday, however, he stressed that he may be seeking an even higher amount
"I hope you show your back to the civil court, because it will not be as easy as it was in this court. Believe me," Basson hit back.
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