Zanzou nightclub responds to shocking torture videos
Owners of Pretoria nightclub Zanzou have responded to disturbing videos circulating on social media showing clients being tortured.
The videos show men being beaten, having their heads submerged in buckets of water. They were also being forced to masturbate with beer bottles. The security guards can be seen violently handling the customers, who are visibly terrified during the ordeal.
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Apparently, the ordeal was due to the clients failing to pay their bills after a night at the venue. On Monday, the popular club issued a statement acknowledging that its management is aware of the incident. The club also said it was exploring legal action against the former security employee who was dismissed.
“In line with our commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment, we have since outsourced our security services to a fully registered and compliant security company that operates strictly in accordance with South African laws and regulations. We have also instructed that our staff comply with the law and SAPS in bringing thieves to book,” read a statement.
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“Zanzou remains steadfast in its dedication to the safety and wellbeing of its patrons. We are fully prepared to cooperate with law enforcement authorities in any investigations related to this matter. The video is in no way connected to any patrons not settling any outstanding bill amounts as falsely stated on numerous social media platforms.”
Meanwhile, National police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola has directed the provincial commissioner of Gauteng, Lt-Gen Tommy Mthombeni, to track down the suspects. Masemola has called on all victims of the abuse and assault to open a case at a police station.
Police are, at this stage, looking at various offences that have been committed. This includes assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), crimen injuria, and kidnapping.
