‘I’ll murder you now’: Viral video shows man threatening women in Sandton restaurant

A video showing a man following women into a bathroom at a Sandton restaurant and threatening them has gone viral on social media, prompting widespread outrage.

The incident happened at Vlamo restaurant at Sandton Gate, where the man is heard angrily confronting the women inside the ladies’ bathroom .

At one point, the man is heard saying: “I’ll murder you now and walk.”

The man is heard making a series of other remarks, including claiming that he could buy and own the restaurant and describing himself as a wealthy man.

He also insults one of the women, telling her: “You’re a cheap b**ch and you will remain that.”

The footage shows the man continuing to confront the women despite knowing he was being recorded.

The video has since spread widely across social media, with many South Africans expressing anger over the threats and the fact that the confrontation took place inside a women’s bathroom.

Vlamo has since issued a statement distancing itself from the man and confirming that the incident took place at its establishment.

The restaurant said the individual was not affiliated with, employed by or associated with Vlamo, despite claims made during the confrontation.

“Once management became aware of the incident, immediate action was taken and the individual was removed from the premises,” the restaurant said.

Vlamo said the safety, dignity and wellbeing of women, guests and staff were taken seriously and that it had “zero tolerance” for behaviour that compromises anyone's safety or experience.

The restaurant also said its immediate concern following the incident was the wellbeing of the women involved.

“We are in contact with them and are committed to supporting them through the appropriate processes following the incident,” it said.

Vlamo added that it would continue to provide cooperation and assistance where required.