Cape Town – Police are investigating a Tsakane officer filmed striking a man at the station’s customer service counter after a verbal altercation.
The incident, captured on video, shows the officer responding to the man’s questioning about her treatment of another visitor by hitting him after a heated exchange.
In the video, a man at the customer service counter questions the officer about her failure to assist a woman sitting in a nearby chair. The officer then asks if he is recording their conversation. As their discussion intensifies, it escalates into threats, culminating in the officer hitting the man.
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Police expressed disappointment over the incident, and said that an internal disciplinary case has been opened against the officer involved.
“The management of SAPS in Gauteng has noted with disappointment the video circulating on social media whereby a uniformed police woman is seen slapping a member of the public in Tsakane police station,” police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Nevhuhulwi said.
“This behaviour is uncalled for and the SAPS code of conduct advocates for clients to be treated with respect and integrity at all times. Both the Sergeant and the member of public have opened cases of assault and crimen injuria against each other.
“An internal disciplinary case will also be opened against the Sergeant.”
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
