Cape Town – A shocking video in which a man is seen assaulting and pushing around a member of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in full uniform, has emerged on social media.
In the video clip that has since gone viral, the police officer is seen being beaten and pushed around. He pulls out his gun but he continues being assaulted with the gun in his hand.
A female officer, who is with him, is seen apologising.
According to CrimeInSA, the incident happened in Springs, Gauteng, after the police officers allegedly reprimanded the members of the community for drinking in public.
Member of the public caught on camera assaulting a police officer from Springs SAPS after being reprimanded for drinking in public. pic.twitter.com/cA4qaxiuBe
— CrimeInSA (@sa_crime) December 21, 2022
Many on social media have been left shocked by the incident, with ActionSA leader Herman Mashaba saying: “I am beyond shocked. This is what has happened of South African law enforcement agencies. I am sure we all know the cause. These are the direct results of a Nation governed by a compromised leadership. We are in trouble.”
I am beyond shocked. This is what has happened of South African law enforcement agencies.
I am sure we all know the cause.
These are the direct results of a Nation governed by a compromised leadership.
We are in trouble. pic.twitter.com/mOmibBYCVt— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) December 21, 2022
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
