Cops cowered when shooting broke out at Sandton eatery

Businessman notorious for his many guns and being banned from many Sandton venues dies in hospital from his wounds

09 March 2025 - 00:00

By Phathu Luvhengo

Police cowered behind their vehicle as notorious businessman Sphamandla Mabonga and his bodyguards engaged in a deadly shootout with security guards outside a popular Sandton restaurant on Thursday night.

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