Following the late night assault of two women at the Lambton McDonalds, the head office has responded to the GCN’s queries.
The GCN was following up claims that the restaurant’s security guards and staff did not assist the women, but rather cheered on the assailant.
Sechaba Motsieloa, corporate affairs director for McDonald’s South Africa, released the following statement: “McDonald’s South Africa is aware of an alleged case of assault between customers that took place at our McDonald’s Lambton premises in Germiston.
“The safety and security of our customers and staff are of the utmost importance and we are co-operating fully with the local authorities during their investigation of the matter.”
The spokesman for the Germiston SAPS, WO André de Jager, explained that “A common assault case was opened, but we cannot arrest the suspect on this charge.
“All we can do is take his warning statement and the docket to the senior public prosecutor at the Germiston Magistrates Court for a decision as to whether or not the case will be heard in court.”