Zanzou Nightclub Victims Speak Out After Disturbing Videos Surface

Three victims of abuse at Pretoria’s Zanzou nightclub have officially opened cases at the Brooklyn police station, following the release of shocking videos that sparked national outrage.

The graphic footage, recorded in 2023, shows men being brutally assaulted, waterboarded, and forced into degrading sexual acts, including being made to masturbate with beer bottles.

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The victims stepped forward shortly after police urged those affected to come forward to ensure the perpetrators face justice. Speaking outside Brooklyn police station, Gauteng provincial police commissioner Lt-Gen Tommy Mthombeni confirmed that authorities were treating the matter with urgency.

Police Investigate Assault, Kidnapping, and Sexual Offences

Authorities have launched a multi-faceted investigation into several serious charges, including assault, assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm (GBH), criminal injury, and kidnapping. Police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe also confirmed that additional charges—including rape and sexual assault—could be added.

“The Family Violence, Child Protection, and Sexual Offences (FCS) unit is handling the case, and should the investigation reveal that any victims were underage at the time, further charges related to child pornography may be brought forward,” Mathe stated.

Zanzou Responds, Denies Link to Unpaid Bills

In a statement, Zanzou management claimed that upon learning of the disturbing videos, they conducted an internal investigation that led to the dismissal of the security staff allegedly responsible. The club has since outsourced its security services to a registered company and pledged to cooperate with law enforcement.

Additionally, Zanzou denied reports that the violence was linked to patrons failing to pay their bills, stating, “The video is in no way connected to any patrons not settling outstanding amounts, as falsely stated on social media.” The club is now exploring legal action against the former security staff involved in the abuse.

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Despite these claims, the scandal has drawn widespread condemnation, with calls for swift justice against those responsible for the shocking acts of violence.

A man identifying himself as Pablo, has come forward to claim responsibility for leaking the shocking videos.

The former bouncer who worked for the Pretoria nightclub, posted a video on his Tiktok page under the username @pabloizi0, where he explained that he was with the establishment for seven years and allegedly witnessed a lot of torture and abuse suffered by victims.

He said has more than 75 videos that he plans to release in the next few days.

The bouncer who took those videos and exposed Zanzou has made videos on TikTok talking in detail about the matter.

People have allegedly been killed and he has proof. He is even naming the people involved. pic.twitter.com/zTXuMimGys

— The Instigator (@Am_Blujay) February 17, 2025

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