Caught On Camera: Security Guards Suspended After Brutal Assault In Cape Town

A shocking video circulating on social media has triggered public anger after private security officers were filmed allegedly assaulting a man in Plattekloof, Cape Town.

The incident, which took place on Monday, was recorded by a bystander seated at a restaurant on the corner of Rothschild Boulevard and Plattekloof Road.

Footage shows three officers from ZoneWatch Security handcuffing the man in the middle of an intersection before dragging him to the side of the road, where they appear to repeatedly kick and hit him.

Security Company Suspends Officers, Launches Investigation

ZoneWatch Security confirmed it is investigating the incident and has suspended the officers involved.

In a statement, the company said: “We are aware of a video circulating on social media showing an incident involving armed response officers and a member of the public. We are deeply concerned by what has occurred.

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“The behaviour seen in the footage is unacceptable and does not reflect the values or standards we uphold as a company.

“We have launched an immediate internal investigation, and the officers involved have been suspended.

“We are also currently engaging with the investigating officer from the Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) at our offices as part of this process.

“We understand the concern and anger this incident has caused within the community. We take this matter extremely seriously and are committed to addressing it as a matter of urgency.”

More Security Firms Respond as Probe Widens

Pierre Gouws, owner of District Group Security, said his team only arrived after the alleged incident had already taken place.

He explained: “The initial arrest was not made by us as a security company, we never got involved. If it does come out that any of our guys have stepped over any boundaries, it will be dealt with decisively.”

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Meanwhile, ZoneWatch co-owner Thomas Blatherwick declined to provide further details.

He said: “Due to the sensitivity of the pending investigation, I can unfortunately not share any further information with you at the moment.”

The Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority (PSiRA) had not responded to requests for comment at the time of publication.