KEY POINTS
- The Zanzou Lounge scandal has exposed shocking acts of torture and abuse.
- A former bouncer claims to have 75 more videos revealing further crimes.
- Authorities have launched an investigation, but threats against the whistleblower remain.
If you thought the initial reports about Zanzou Lounge were horrifying, the latest revelations take things to an entirely new level.
A former bouncer, known as Pablo, has released more disturbing videos showing the torture of multiple victims inside the well-known Pretoria nightclub.
These shocking clips, posted on TikTok under his account @pabloizi0, expose a terrifying reality that many fear has been happening behind closed doors for years.
One of the most chilling videos shows a man in a hoodie, stripped from the waist down, begging for his life. His voice trembles as he pleads, “Do you hear me? I’m a student from the University of Limpopo, okay? And I don’t want anything from you.”
But his supplications remain unheard by those around him. The footage captures him pinned to the floor by another individual. The person has his legs pressed against the student’s chest, rendering him defenseless.
Pablo claims that this is just the beginning. He alleges that he has more than 75 additional videos. These videos document horrific acts of violence, abuse, and sexual assault that took place at Zanzou Lounge.
He decided to show the video to reveal the hidden evils that plague Pretoria’s nightclub business.
Pablo speaks out: A dangerous truth emerges
The former bouncer, who says he worked at Zanzou Lounge for seven years, is now risking his life to bring the truth to light. In his video, he warns that the club’s management is trying to cover up the crimes, but he won’t stay silent.
“I know that industry and how it works,” Pablo said in the video. “You guys, all of you from management, you’re going to push me to say all your names because I can see that you are corrupt. All you care about is losing your job. But you didn’t care about all that sh*t that happened.”
These words hint at a much bigger scandal. They suggest that executives from nightclubs and local government authorities possibly ignored these brutal crimes.
The allegations have left Pretoria residents outraged. People throughout Pretoria demand the club’s immediate closure as well as an unbiased examination of events taking place inside its premises.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has since launched a manhunt for the individuals responsible for the violent acts captured in the videos. The authorities have not made any public arrests yet though they view this investigation as top priority.
Threats, fear, and growing pressure for justice
Pablo has also revealed that he is not safe. Pablo asserts that making public the videos triggered threats.
He even stated that he has a voice note from the club’s owner, warning him that they will “meet in court.” This suggests that a legal battle may soon unfold, but for now, public pressure is mounting on law enforcement to take immediate action.
The controversy surrounding Zanzou Lounge has shaken the Pretoria nightlife scene.
Youth professionals and students have displayed their feelings of concern together with their anger.
Hatfield, known for its active student life now stands under review concerning protection measures taken by local authorities.
The situation proves to be a matter of human rights violations at its core. The issue demonstrates both gender-based violence and a culture of unaccountability toward actions at certain South African nightclubs.
If Pablo’s claims are true, this could be one of the biggest nightclub abuse scandals in recent history.
The world watches as law enforcement agencies and the government execute their actions. The public waits to see whether the case gets justice or slinks away like the numerous previous hidden incidents.
