UPDATE: Razed Presleys Nightclub closed indefinitely

Razed popular East Rand club Presleys Nightclub in Boksburg has announced its indefinite shut down following last night's fire

Sep 11, 2022 - 12:02
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UPDATE: Razed Presleys Nightclub closed indefinitely

Razed popular East Rand club, Presleys Nightclub in Boksburg has announced its indefinite shut down following the incident of a fire that broke out last night, Saturday, 10 September.

RAZED NIGHTCLUB ANNOUNCES CLOSURE

Taking to Facebook this morning, Presleys Nightclub wrote:

“Due to a major fire last night we will be closed until further notice. Please keep your eyes on our pages for updates”.

Reports of a fire at Presleys Nightclub began to emerge around 7pm, with various emergency and community watch groups sending out alerts on social media.

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A raging inferno was captured by those in attendance who then shared the content on Facebook to caution motorists to avoid this area.

Presleys Nightclub razed by a fire last night. Photo: SCP/ Facebook.

“Please avoid North Rand Road. Presley’s is on fire. The road will be blocked by emergency vehicles. Please avoid the scene,” Paul Van Der Merwe cautioned motorists on Facebook yesterday.

THOUGHTS BY PATRONS TO THE OWNERS OF THE CLUB

The cause of the fire has not been established at the moment, however, popular patrons started sending their thoughts to the owner of the establishment.

“This is heart-breaking someone’s entire business and life burnt to ashes in merely minutes. Goodbye Presleys and Silverados Boksburg.”

JJ Le Roux

Juan van Staden said: “My heart sank when I saw the news on FB last night. Presleys Boksburg was my parent’s jol place and then ours as well. Know you guys will bounce back!”

Margie Campbell said: “Wish you all the very best Chris, this is a real shock and terribly sad. Hope everyone was safe”.

Christo Groenewald said: “Thoughts, prayers and speedy recovery for you guys. This legend of a jol palace won’t go down”.

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UPCOMING EVENT UNLIKELY TO TAKE PLACE

Two weeks from now, Presleys was set to host a mega event called the GRANDE FESTA 2 Spring edition.

The club was looking forward to having all its fabulous patrons at the club on 24 September for great music, food and a memorable experience of Portuguese life.

This is a developing story.