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Ari Nitzan 19 September 21:21
Hi all. We would like to inform all our members and friends of Navigaytion and Bronx of the following, rather horrific incident that took place on Friday night 16 September 2011 at Navigaytion. As some of you might know we have been fighting a losing battle with the police regarding what time we close. Hence the irregular closing times, and sometimes in a very abrupt manner, which we sincerely apologise for. We are trying our best and are currently seeking professional legal help to resolve this issue for once and for all, giving you the best night out, without spoiling your fun.
A Saudi prince was in the club on Friday night, when the police barged into the club bringing the night to an abrupt end. The Saudi prince has become one of our loyal regular customers, and is also gay. The police shouted at everyone to get out. At this time the prince was sitting at the bar sipping his almost finished drink, when a policeman came up to him and told him to get up and leave the club immediately, in a very rude manor. To which he replied “I am just finishing my drink” - not knowing what the fuss is all about, and as all the policemen were dressed in plain clothes and not identifiable to the public. Next thing the policeman slapped him in the face and off his chair, another 5 policeman jumped in beating him up quite badly. Screaming and shouting took place. He was handcuffed and thrown into the back of the police van. On the way to the police station he was beaten up some more. If that wasn’t enough, once in the cell at the police station, a Muslim policeman came to him and asked him if he is Muslim and if he is gay, to which he replied yes. He was beaten up some more.
He was released later around lunch time with a R100 “admission of guilt” fine. Later that afternoon his very upset boyfriend went to the police station to enquire about the incident and no case number or “admission of guilt” was to be found. The prince is now in hospital for a blown eardrum.
Clearly this is a case of homophobia and police brutality. It’s disgusting to think that in this day and age, homosexual can be treated like this and the police get away with it. We don’t cause trouble all we want is to have a good time and to be left alone.
We appeal to everyone that we need to stand together and not allow this to happen. Anyone who can help us in anyway please contact us at or 0711592501
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