Manhunt continues for suspects linked to torture of patrons at Pretoria nightclub
Three men have opened a case at the Brooklyn police station, after they were stripped naked and sexually assaulted allegedly by Zanzou nightclub security, after apparently failing to pay their bill.
The Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria. Picture: Katlego Jiyane/EWN
CAPE TOWN - A manhunt continues for at least eight suspects in connection with the torture of patrons at a popular Pretoria nightclub.
Three men have opened a case at the Brooklyn police station, after they were stripped naked and sexually assaulted allegedly by Zanzou nightclub security, after apparently failing to pay their bill.
The victims, in their early twenties, told police they were a group of five friends who were subjected to the abuse, following a dispute between them, bouncers and the nightclub manager, in January 2023.
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The SAPS Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit has now taken over the investigation that includes charges of compelled rape, assault, crimen injuria, intimidation and kidnapping.
The police's Athlenda Mathe: "Police are also calling on a man who claims to be a former bouncer of the nightclub who goes by the name of Pablo on social media to also come forward to assist police investigations. Pablo has made numerous allegations and police are of the view that he would be instrumental in assisting police to solve this case."
Zanzou, the Pretoria nightclub accused of torturing patrons who allegedly failed to pay their bills, acknowledges the "practices" carried out by its bouncers.
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) February 17, 2025
Located in Hatfield, the club states it is pursuing legal action against the bouncer involved. @JusstAlpha pic.twitter.com/fd6RNAJ6pN
JUST IN: Police are investigating what they’ve described as the Barbaric and degrading torture of patrons at Zanzou nightclub in Pretoria.
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) February 17, 2025
This after video footage went viral, showing bouncers physically and sexually assaulting the patrons. @JusstAlpha pic.twitter.com/JsQHGC1WTz