Sizwe Dhlomo Reacts to Zimbabwean Businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama Being Blacklisted
- Sizwe Dhlomo weighed in after a Zimbabwean businessman charged with threatening women in Sandton lost his state contracts
- Lawrence Mudzinganyama's company, Moriel Group, was blacklisted following the legal proceedings against him
- Netizens were not entirely convinced the blacklisting would keep the businessman away from government work
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Radio personality and media commentator Sizwe Dhlomo did not hold back after news broke that Zimbabwean businessman Lawrence Mudzinganyama, who was charged with threatening women in Sandton, would no longer work with the state. Dhlomo took to X on 27 October 2026, reacting with a short but pointed post that quickly got people talking.
"SMH! Nisebancane kabi!"
Sizwe's words roughly translate to 'You are still very little' in isiZulu, suggesting the punishment did not go far enough in his eyes.
Lawrence Mudzinganyama and the Moriel Group blacklisting
Breaking news shared by Newzroom Afrika confirmed that Mudzinganyama's company, the Moriel Group, has been blacklisted from state work following the case against him. The businessman had faced charges related to threatening women in the Sandton area, and the announcement marked a significant consequence for his business interests in South Africa.
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Despite the seemingly firm action, many netizens who saw Dhlomo's post shared his scepticism, questioning whether the blacklisting would be enough to keep Mudzinganyama and his associates out of government contracts for good.
Netizens question whether the punishment will stick
The reactions under Dhlomo's post painted a picture of widespread distrust in the system's ability to enforce the blacklisting.
@_BNSL quipped:
"The connections are not blacklisted."
@Yandisa87376189 was equally unconvinced:
"He is coming back through another person. 🚮"
@omen_cabal pointed to a broader pattern:
"Fronting was designed for such.. look at Cyril and Uncle Herman today. 🤷🏽♂️"
75 contracts were deregistered for fraud
The Construction Industry Development Board permanently deregistered 75 contractors after uncovering alleged fraud in their registration applications.
Investigations revealed that some contractors allegedly submitted falsified bank statements and misrepresented their project histories to secure government work.
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