Thembinkosi Lorch's case postponed to the 4th of September 2023
By Neo Poho
The sentencing of Orlando Pirates midfielder Thembinkosi Lorch, which was supposed to happen at the Randburg Magistrate Court on Friday the 28th of July 2023 was postponed to the 4th of September 2023.
Lorch was found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and was expecting to learn his sentence on Friday the 28th of July 2023, however, the case was postponed after Lorch’s defence requested more time, while load shedding also seems to have played a role in the proceedings.
Last month, the National Prosecuting Authority of South Africa had released the following statement via NPA Regional Spokesperson-Gauteng Local Division, Phindi Mjonondwane on Lorch’s case, confirming he was found guilty of assault of his former girlfriend Fundiswa Nokuphiwa Mathithibala.
"Soccer star Thembinkosi Lorch has been found guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm, by the Randburg Magistrates’ Court. The case relates to a complaint laid with the Midrand Police by his girlfriend in September 2020, that resulted in his arrest and subsequent release on bail of R2000.
Lorch was arrested on 07 September 2020, following an incident that happened at his place of residence in Midrand, on 06 September 2020. Fundiswa Nokuphiwa Mathithibala said she was visiting Lorch when he left her at his home to go out with his friend. Mathithibala saw that it was getting late and messaged him to return her car keys. On arrival, an argument ensued and Lorch became violent towards her and started to strangle her, beat her whilst pulling her up and down. She called for help and his friend came to her rescue.
State prosecutor,Ms Michele Hart argued that the medical evidence corroborated the evidence of the complainant. The accused did not have any injuries which meant that he was the aggressor. The accused and his witness did not create a good impression in court and appeared to be not credible witnesses. The case was postponed to 28 July 2023, for sentencing proceedings," the statement read.
Meanwhile Orlando Pirates also released a statement confirming they had conducted their own investigation and charged their player with serious misconduct to which he pleaded guilty.
Lorch has been an integral part of the Soweto giants' preparations ahead of the new season as he remains in the plans of head coach, Jose Riviero for the DStv Premiership and the CAF Champions League.
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