A Limpopo man who assaulted a teenager over a salt shaker dispute last year has been sentenced to a years imprisonment or a R12000 fine.
Corrie Pretorius made headlines in June last year after a video of him beating 16-year-old Kopano Makweng at the Groblersdal Game Shopping Centre went viral on social media.
Pretorius was seen kicking and stomping Makweng and pointing a gun at him.
At the time, it was reported that the teenager allegedly wanted to use the same salt shaker Pretorius was using to season his chips.
A row ensued which was followed by assaulting, swearing and pointing a firearm at the boy.
Pretorius was arrested and charged with assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and pointing a firearm.
National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Mashudu Malabi-Dzhangi said Pretorius pleaded guilty to the offences and was remorseful.
State advocate Billy Mudavhi submitted that the offence was serious, it had the interest of the community and he further prayed for direct imprisonment.
Malabi-Dzhangi added that the presiding officer sentenced Pretorius to pay R12 000 or 12 months’ imprisonment, of which half is suspended for five years conditionally and further declared him unfit to possess a firearm.
Malabi-Dzhangi said the NPA believes that the sentence will send a strong message to would-be offenders.
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