Groblersdal man (50) in dock following assault on teenager

The video of the alleged assault went viral on social media.

June 17, 2022
Gerhard Rheeder Less than a minute
Corrie Pretorius in court.

A Groblersdal resident, Corrie Pretorius (50), appeared in the Groblersdal Magistrates’ Court today, facing charges of assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm, and the pointing of a firearm, after an altercation with a 16-year old at Fat Cake City during a confrontation over seasoning.

A TikTok video posted online shows Pretorius seemingly assaulting the teenager in the parking lot outside the food outlet.

The video shows the man, allegedly Pretorius, brandishing a firearm while kicking the teenager on the ground.

Pretorius is being represented by attorney Paul Coetzee.

The case has been remanded to 24 June for a formal bail application. Until then, Pretorius remains in custody.

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June 17, 2022
Gerhard Rheeder Less than a minute

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Andrea van Wyk

Caxton’s Digital Editorial Manager. I am a journalist and editor with experience spanning over a decade having worked for major local and national news publications across the country and as a correspondent in the Netherlands. I write about most topics with a special interest in politics, crime, human interest and conservation.
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