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R10 000 bail granted to Congolese man in Zanzou club torture case

A Congolese national facing 13 charges related to assault and torture at Pretoria's Zanzou nightclub has been granted R10 000 bail despite five victims identifying him in police line-ups. The magistrate ruled it was 'in the interests of justice' while prosecutors warn more victims may come forward.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published

Bail ruling expected for suspect in Zanzou Club torture case

A Congolese national arrested in connection with a brutal assault at a Pretoria nightclub awaits a bail decision next week, as legal arguments unfold in court.

Cape Argus News
Zelda Venter|Published

Pretoria court to rule on bail for Zanzou Club torture case suspect

A 41-year-old Congolese national linked to the notorious Zanzou nightclub torture case will learn his fate next Wednesday when the Pretoria Magistrate's Court decides on his bail application. Despite holding a temporary asylum seeker permit, prosecutors argue he remains a flight risk.

The Star News
Zelda Venter|Published

Pretoria court to rule on bail for Zanzou Club torture case suspect

A 41-year-old Congolese national linked to the notorious Zanzou nightclub torture case will learn his fate next Wednesday when the Pretoria Magistrate's Court decides on his bail application. Despite holding a temporary asylum seeker permit, prosecutors argue he remains a flight risk.

News Crime and Courts
Zelda Venter|Published