{"id":45011,"date":"2025-12-15T12:01:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=45011"},"modified":"2025-12-15T12:01:49","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T12:01:49","slug":"utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignscandal-star-bongani-gumede-reportedly-sues-pick-n-pay-for-r1-million-after-store-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2025\/12\/15\/utm_sourcerssutm_mediumrssutm_campaignscandal-star-bongani-gumede-reportedly-sues-pick-n-pay-for-r1-million-after-store-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Scandal! star Bongani Gumede reportedly sues Pick n Pay for R1 million after store accident"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"mvp-content-main\">&#13;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_187934\" style=\"width: 610px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-187934\" class=\"wp-image-187934 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Scandal-star-Bongani-Gumede-reportedly-sues-Pick-n-Pay-for.jpg?resize=600%2C408&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Scandal-star-Bongani-Gumede-reportedly-sues-Pick-n-Pay-for.jpg 600w, https:\/\/fakazanews.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Bongani-Gumede-300x204.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"caption-attachment-187934\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bongani Gumede<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Veteran actor Bongani Gumede is reportedly heading to court against retail giant Pick n Pay following an alleged accident at one of the company\u2019s stores.<\/p>\n<p>The actor, who currently appears on eTV\u2019s <em>Scandal!<\/em> and is best known for his role on<em> Isibaya<\/em>, is said to be demanding R1 million in damages.<\/p>\n<p>According to reports shared on social media on Sunday, 14 December 2025, Gumede claims he was injured after tripping over an unmarked trolley at Pick n Pay\u2019s Steeledale branch.<\/p>\n<p>The incident allegedly left him with injuries severe enough to affect his professional life.<\/p>\n<p>The actor is reportedly seeking compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, medical expenses, and loss of income.<\/p>\n<p>It is further claimed that the injury has prevented him from attending auditions, resulting in financial strain.<\/p>\n<p>News of the lawsuit sparked mixed reactions online, with South Africans weighing in on whether the retailer should be held accountable for the alleged incident.<\/p>\n<p>Gumede has previously made headlines for his academic achievements after graduating from Wits University and recently joined the cast of Scandal! 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