It is important to note that the word “you” means “you”. City of Tshwane has shut down the popular Ipi Ntombi sports bar in Pretoria’s CBD after uncovering alleged widespread illegal activity, including unregulated brothel operations and multiple bylaw violations. The bar was run by Chinese nationals and had dozens of rooms that were used for sex. During a raid by city officials, 41 rooms were found with price lists of services such “all night” At R1,000 and “full house” At R1,500. Nasiphi moya, the mayor of Tshwane, read out prices and services on a board in a video that was posted on X. Workers were allegedly being charged R1,000 weekly by owners. Some services were reportedly subject to additional charges. These included R200 for 30 minute and R500 “if you break the condom”. Moya, who spoke on social media about the closure, said that it was the result a coordinated enforcement effort. “We are back at Ipi Ntombi. This time we brought a powerful team, a co-ordinated team. That’s when I deal with the illegalities that happened here.” Moya said that previous attempts at enforcing the law failed. The establishment was reopened within an hour after it had been closed. “Now what we are doing is closing them down because the extension of this structure is illegal. There is a brothel here, and because this has a liquor licence, they’re not supposed to have lodgings. That brothel is illegal.” City Inspections revealed numerous violations, including the lack or certification of energy compliance, illegal structural extensions, and the absence of a fire safety certificate. “They don’t have a fire certificate; they don’t have certificates, and for those reasons we are closing them down. For them to open, they must submit building plans so they can apply for other licences.” Moya raised concerns about safety and waste management. “These people have about 20 bins. We are dealing with Ipi Ntombi mostly because of what is happening with people’s sons and daughters in this establishment. It is unacceptable.” Blessing Tshego Oratilwe, Health MMC, highlighted the dangers to the workers and community. “The establishment had been operating in a manner consistent with an unregulated brothel, violating multiple health, safety and municipal bylaws. The city cannot allow any business to disregard standards designed to protect the wellbeing of our residents. Illegal operations will be confronted decisively without fear or favour.” ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba has questioned the…
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2025-11-26 13:14:28
