ZANZOU NIGHTCLUB SCANDAL: Police Hunt for More Suspects as Seventh Victim Comes Forward
PRETORIA – The Zanzou nightclub scandal has taken a new turn with a seventh victim coming forward, alleging torture and sexual assault at the hands of the club’s bouncers, sparking renewed calls for justice and accountability.
The latest development was revealed during the court appearance of a 41-year-old Congolese national, a former bouncer at Zanzou, who faces multiple charges, including eight counts of compelled sexual acts and six counts of assault.
The seventh victim provided a statement to police on Sunday, according to Prosecutor Liana Bosman. This brings the total number of identified victims to seven.
The accused, who has been in custody for nearly two weeks, is alleged to have committed the crimes in April 2022 and January 2023.
Zanzou director and shareholder Neo Moela(34) has expressed willingness to take accountability, despite claiming to have been unaware of the alleged incidents.
Moela, who has been a director since 2018, is cooperating with authorities and has provided all necessary information, including Zanzou’s liquor license.
In a separate development, MK Party spokesperson in Gauteng, Bafana Mahlabe, expressed relief that more victims are coming forward. “It’s sad that our kids, in their land can be treated in such a barbaric manner.As the MKP, we are saying that the law must take its course,”said Mahlabe.
A manhunt remains underway for eight individuals believed to be involved in the assaults at Zanzou, with only one arrest made thus far.
