Case Against Edwin Sodi Struck Off the Roll

20 MARCH 2025

Case Against Edwin Sodi Struck Off the Roll

The Randburg Magistrates’ Court has struck the assault and attempted murder case against Edwin Sodi from the roll. Sodi was charged in connection with an alleged incident involving domestic violence in March 2022.

The State expressed readiness to proceed with the trial, stating that it rejected the complainant’s withdrawal statement due to the widespread scourge of Gender-Based Violence in the country. The court took into consideration that both complainants were absent in court and that one of them had filed a withdrawal statement. The second complainant indicated that he no longer wished to proceed with the case, subsequently the defence argued that the case be struck off the roll, which was granted by the court.

The NPA remains committed to supporting victims of GBV and will continue in its efforts to combat this scourge.

Issued by:

Phindi Mjonondwane
NPA Regional Spokesperson-
Gauteng Division, Johannesburg
Mobile: 0834024787 | Tel: 0112204245
Email: hmjonondwane@npa.gov.za