Police officers are leaving law enforcement for greener pastures. Image: X@sa_crime
SAPS investigating police officer filmed using state vehicle for ‘shopping’
An on-duty police officer was filmed using a state vehicle for his own use. The video has been widely circulated on social media.
Police officers are leaving law enforcement for greener pastures. Image: X@sa_crime
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has confirmed that it is investigating an on-duty officer for using a state vehicle for personal use.
A video of a police officer buying grain for his personal use from a civilian has been widely circulated on social media.
POLICE OFFICER FILMED USING STATE VEHICLE
Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said a preliminary investigation has revealed that the member is a sergeant attached to the Durban Harbour.
Mathe said the SAPS views such action in a serious light.
“Resources such as state vehicle’s are there to ensure optimal running and functioning of the service and to service our communities,” Mathe said.
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In a separate incident, West Rand District police commission Fred Kekana has been caught on camera assaulting and forcefully attempting to arrest a community member who had prevented an associate from entering a gated community in an unmarked vehicle.
According to social media account Crime in SA, a driver of a white bakkie was allegedly refused entry by the victim to a gated community of Westonaria Extension 10 Estate. The driver then called the police officer, who attempted to arrest the victim.
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In the video, which has since gone viral, Kekana and a fellow officer suspected to be his driver are told that the assault is caught on camera, but that does not stop the men.
The camera person then accuses the officers of abusing their power.
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