TTI Marshal Sues City Bus Bouncer For US$40 000
A Tendy Three Investments (TTI) marshal is suing a City Bus bouncer for US$40 000 (approximately R740 000) after a violent altercation captured on video sparked widespread attention and alleged humiliation.
Michael Ntini, a parking marshal, has filed a claim against Samuel Scotfield Matanda following an incident in Bulawayo that was widely shared on social media. The footage reportedly shows Ntini being punched and shoved during a confrontation.
Viral Video Sparks Legal Action
The Chronicle reports that the dispute stems from an incident that occurred on 18 March 2026 along Leopold Takawira Road and Fifth Street, near the Bulawayo Central Police Station. The confrontation reportedly began after a City Bus vehicle was clamped.
Ntini’s lawyer, Doctor Tanaka Muganyi of Tanaka Law Chambers, outlined the damages in a formal letter of demand.
“Our client indicates that he suffered severe injuries as a result of the assault and he greatly suffered public humiliation as a result of your actions. The humiliation worsened when the video was circulated on social media platforms.”
The letter further states that the viral nature of the footage intensified the impact on Ntini’s reputation.
“You negatively affected and violated all his known rights. You reduced him in front of his family, you diminished his societal standing and he is now an embarrassed, disgraced man.”
According to the legal claim, Ntini is seeking both financial compensation and public redress.
Court Proceedings And Defence
Matanda, aged 48, appeared in court on 23 March 2026 facing assault charges. He denied the allegations and offered his version of events during proceedings.
“After he had clamped our bus, I asked him why he had clamped our vehicle. After that, he told me that he would deal with me. He further said he was once threatened by my workmates and that he would deal with me.”
The court heard that Matanda allegedly grabbed Ntini by the collar and slapped him multiple times before dragging and pushing him.
Prosecutor Samuel Mpofu told the court:
“Matanda confronted him and grabbed him by his collar before slapping him several times in the face. He also dragged him and pushed him, accusing him of clamping his bus.”
Ntini reportedly sought medical attention following the incident, with a medical report expected to be presented as evidence.
Matanda was granted bail of US$200 (approximately R3 700) and instructed not to interfere with witnesses. The case was postponed to 30 March 2026.
Demands For Apology And Accountability
Beyond financial compensation, Ntini is demanding a public apology from both Matanda and his employer.
“Our client is demanding US$40 000 and has instructed us to demand from yourself and your employer that you do the following: issue a public apology via The Chronicle and a public apology through the use of a recorded video which you will circulate online for the public.”
The demands extend to Matanda’s employer, with a call for a sustained public stance.
“Your employer must put up an article in the press indicating that it does not condone your behaviour — for a period of three months.”
The matter continues to draw attention as legal proceedings unfold.
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