Businessman Thami Ndlala, the husband of media personality Lerato Kganyago, appeared in the Wynberg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, facing charges of intimidation and extortion following allegations that he threatened to kill socialite and TV personality Blue Mbombo and her baby.
Ndlala was arrested outside Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday 12 October after opposing Mbombo’s application for a permanent protection order against him.
During court proceedings, State Prosecutor stated that Ndlala they agreed with his legal team that the matter fell within the purview of Schedule 1.
Advocate Mpyawa represented the accused, while another legal representative only known as Molefe appeared on a watching brief on behalf of the complainant.
The allegations stem from a case opened by Mbombo at the Midrand Police Station, in which she claimed that Ndlala threatened to kill her and her baby.
Mbombo, who has claimed to have had an extramarital affair with Ndlala, allegedly received a video in which he claimed to have organised a hit on her.
According to the allegations, Ndlala would only stop the alleged plan if Mbombo paid him R200,000.
The allegations have not been tested in court, and Ndlala is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
During the bail proceedings, the State indicated that it would not oppose Ndlala’s release on bail.
The prosecutor told the court that the State understood that the accused had no previous convictions or pending cases. The issue of bail had also been discussed with the legal representative holding a watching brief for Mbombo, who was present in court and aware of the State’s position.
The State proposed bail of R10,000, subject to conditions.
The defence agreed to the proposed bail amount and the postponement of the matter to November 20, 2026, to allow for further investigations.
Before the bail decision, the court asked Ndlala to confirm whether he had any previous convictions, pending cases or outstanding warrants of arrest.
The court also heard that Ndlala had been informed of the requirement to make full disclosure in terms of Section 16(11)(b), with a warning that failure to comply could result in prosecution and the cancellation of his bail.
The court subsequently fixed bail at R10,000 and imposed conditions aimed at protecting the complainant.
Ndlala was ordered not to intimidate, communicate with or interfere with Mbombo, either directly or indirectly.
He was further instructed to inform the investigating officer if he intended to travel outside South Africa. The court indicated that he could communicate this information through his legal representatives.
The magistrate asked Ndlala whether he understood the conditions, and he confirmed that he did.
The matter was postponed to November 20, 2026, for further investigations.
Ndlala remains entitled to the presumption of innocence as the criminal proceedings continue.
