Is Thembinkosi Lorch Arrested? Pirates star found guilty of assault ex-girlfriend
A big shocking development has been made in the long ongoing case of assault that was reported in September 2020 by Thembinkosi Lorch’s ex-girlfriend. The Orlando Pirates forward midfielder was accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend with the intent of causing grievous bodily harm. Recently, a court said that the charges laid on Thembinkosi Lorch were true. He has been found guilty of the assault charges in connection to the physical assault case dating back to September 2020. Since the court announced that he is guilty, the Orlando Pirates fans have been left in a frenzy to know if the footballer has been arrested or not. Where he is now? Regardless, lots of questions have been swiveling in people’s minds ever since this update came up. If you are also seeking updated details of Thembinkosi Lorch’s case, you are at the right place. In the following sections, we have discussed all the imperative aspects of this news. Scroll down the page.
Is Thembinkosi Lorch Arrested?
However, the Orlando Pirates forward midfielder had just returned to the field after recovering from an injury, the court announced that the charges levied on him by his then-girlfriend were true. Reportedly, the case proceedings were taking place at Randburg Magistrates’ Court. Thembinkosi Lorch’s past haunted him for around three years of the incident. The Randburg Magistrates’ Court found him guilty of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. However, the court took a long time to reach a conclusion as it was filed in September 2023 by Thembinkosi Lorch’s then-girlfriend named Fundiswa Nokuphiwa Mathithiba. Continue reading this article and know more details.
Talking about the circumstances of the time when the incident happened, reportedly, Thembinkosi Lorch’s ex-girlfriend was admitted to the hospital under a psychiatric team as she allegedly suffered from anxiety, depression, and trauma. Meanwhile, the then-girlfriend of Orlando Pirates forward midfield Nokuphiwa filed the case against him on September 6, 2020. What was the bone of the contention or what led to the assault? Take a look at the next section to know this.
According to the reports, both, Orlando Pirates forward midfield and his then-girlfriend were involved in an argument, they disagreed with each other. The heated argument eventually turned into a physical assault. The next day of the complaint, the Orlando midfielder was arrested. However, he was freed on bail on the same day September 7, 2023. For the past three years, the case was under proceedings. The midfielder had been standing trials at the magistrates’ court. But now he has been found guilty. What is the sentence ordered to Thembinkosi Lorch? You are asked to read the next section to know this.
According to the reports, the case has been postponed for sentencing. The Orlando Pirates midfielder has not given any sentence yet. He is awaiting his fate. Reportedly, the court will announce the sentence next month in July. A spokesperson for NPA named Phindi Mjonondwane said Thembinkosi Lorch had become violent with his ex-girlfriend and had been strangling and beating her. He further added that his ex-girlfriend was rescued by his friend.
The case related to the complaint laid by Thembinkosi Lorch’s former partner with the Midrand Police resulted in his arrest but he was released after posting a bail of R2000. NPS spokesperson further added, “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,”
According to Phindi, the state prosecutor in the case, Ms. Michele Hart, argued that the medical reports verified the evidence of the complainant and the accused also did not come with a good impression in the courtroom. His witnesses were not credible as well. Phindi said, “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.”
Thembinkosi Lorch is affectionately known as Thembinkosi Nyoso Lorch. He is a South African professional football player who was born in Zwide, Port Elizabeth, SA on July 22, 1993. He primarily plays as a midfielder or forward. He gained prominence in South African football through his performances in the Premier Soccer League. He began his football career with Maluti FET College and later joined Orlando Pirates, one of the top clubs in South Africa. Lorch’s skill, pace, and goal-scoring ability helped him in making a fan base. He played a key role in helping Orlando Pirates reach the final of the CAF Champions League in 2013 and win the Nedbank Cup in 2014. Stay tuned to this website for more details and updates.
