Businessman And Alleged Socialite Bae Edwin Sodi Hands Himself Over To Police Over Assaulting Ex-Wife

Edwin Sodi, a controversial businessman, who is well known for allegedly dating Kefilwe Mabote turned himself over to police in Sandton, Johannesburg, for allegedly assaulting his estranged ex-wife Nthateng Lerata.

According to City Press, Sodi surrendered to authorities on Monday, 14 March 2022, accompanied by his lawyer. It comes just days after it was reported that Sodi was wanted by police in connection with a case reported to the Sandton Police Station on Thursday, March 10th.

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Edwin Sodi’s arrest stems from an incident last week in which he allegedly attempted to fire a gun at a man he discovered with Lerata at their Bryanston home. He attempted to shoot at him, but the gun appeared to jam. Sodi is then said to have fled to his other house in Sandton.

Details surrounding the story remain hazy, as it was previously reported that Sodi had discovered his wife with her sister when a fight erupted. Sodi is expected to face charges of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and pointing a firearm. Mavela Masondo, the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) Gauteng spokesperson, did not return phone calls.

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The man already has a lot of legal issues: he is currently out on R500 000 bail after being arrested on corruption charges in 2020. Sodi and a dozen others are facing a slew of charges, including racketeering and money laundering, in connection with a lucrative asbestos tender awarded to his company Blackhead Consulting and Diamond Hill, whose owner is the late Ignatius Mpambani.

Background: In 2014, the Free State human settlements department awarded the two companies an R255 million contract. This was to audit and assess houses in the province for asbestos roofs. The project entailed inspecting 300,000 low-cost houses, but it was later revealed that almost no work was done, even though money was paid.