South African Woman Identified as Alleged Victim in Fake Online P0rn Casting Scheme – A 20-year-old South African woman, Lerato Molwelang, has confirmed that she is the individual featured in a widely circulated 22-minute video allegedly recorded under the guise of a fraudulent casting process linked to a platform known as “African Audition.”

The operation is reportedly run by a man identified as Ivo Suzee, who authorities and online safety advocates have warned is involved in deceptive recruitment practices, allegedly luring women with false job promises before recording and distributing explicit material without informed consent.

Molwelang has strongly denied agreeing to the filming, sharing, or commercial use of the footage and has indicated her intention to pursue legal action.

Advocacy group CrimeWatch_RSA has publicly described her as a victim.

Despite her claims, debate has emerged on social media, with some users pointing to footage showing her undressing and verbally responding during the recording.

However, supporters have stressed that consent to sexual activity does not automatically imply consent to being filmed, distributed, or monetised, particularly in the absence of formal contracts or clear disclosures.

According to Molwelang, she was approached through what she believed to be a legitimate casting opportunity.

“I never agreed to the filming, sharing, or selling of any video,” she reportedly stated, maintaining that the so-called casting agency was bogus.

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Public Warning Issued Over ‘African Audition’ Recruitment Platform

An X (formerly Twitter) user issued a public warning regarding the alleged activities of the platform and its operator.

“[WARNING] #RT Beware of a male identified as Ivo Suzee, who operates a so-called ‘online casting or recruitment service’, referred to as ‘African Audition’, which falsely presents itself as a legitimate modelling agency,” the post read.

The warning further alleged that the platform uses misleading advertisements and false promises of work to lure women and young girls under the pretext of auditions or interviews.

“These purported auditions and/or interviews are recorded, with the explicit material thereafter being distributed or publicised,” the post continued.

The user warned that such actions may contravene South Africa’s Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020, the Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996 (as amended), as well as sexual and related offences legislation.

“Exercise extreme caution, verify all recruitment or casting opportunities, and report any related approaches or such activities to law enforcement authorities,” the statement concluded.