SAPS have launched a manhunt for the suspects at Zanzou nightclub. Picture: Oupa Mokoena / Independent Newspapers
Cape Town - In a shocking development concerning horrific videos of men being tortured at Pretoria’s Zanzou lounge in Gauteng, one of the victims of the torture has been identified as missing, and is now feared to have died.
In a post shared on Facebook, Kulani Shirinda was last seen on August 26, 2023. Pablo, the whistleblower who has been posting videos depicting severe human rights violations at Zanzou, recently shared a new clip that shows a shirtless man lying motionless on the ground.
The man, who has a striking resemblance to Shirinda, remains still as another individual places their foot over his mouth and chin.
“The missing person was last seen drinking alcohol with his friend and was not seen since,” the SAPS said on his missing person’s poster.
Police have confirmed that torture, including of a sexual nature, occurred in 2023.
“We happened to learn that these incidents happened somewhere in 2023.
“We must clearly indicate that this incident constitutes some typical type of compelled rape, and it is not excluded from sexual assault to force individuals to perform sexual acts; assault GHB; crimen injuria and kidnapping,” said Gauteng police spokesperson, Tommy Mthombeni.
The disturbing footage has once again caused outrage as internet users demand justice for all the victims.
Julius Oaganga posted on X: “Justice for Kulani Shirinda. How many young men have gone missing without anyone caring?”
Lelo echoed the sentiments, implying police have not done enough.
“That Zanzou guy should just send all evidence to the police and also get arrested. It’s getting weird now that he’ll post one video a day, he said he has over 70. He needs to wrap it up, so people get justice.”
On Shirinda, Shaun Keyz said: “That boy was announced ‘missing’ kanti those Zanzou bouncers killed him? They deserve to rot in hell man.”
Controversial music producer, Nota
Maloyi commented: “Cases must be penned. What’s Piano Man, Katlego Malatji saying since he left Zanzou after all this happened but never said a word about it? Why did he leave Neo Moela to take the fall on his own? Not reporting murder and paying local waiters to discredit whistleblowers is a crime?”
The pressure is mounting on authorities to secure justice for the victims and prevent such crimes from happening again in the country.
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