WATCH: Disgraceful! Police clerk slaps woman – charged with assault

It is just disgraceful! A clerk working for the South African police service (SAPS) was caught on camera slapping a woman several times.

The video has since gone viral.

THE MAN IS SEEN SLAPPING THE WOMAN SEVERAL TIMES

Police spokesperson Colonel Dimakatso Sello said on Thursday they are aware of the video.

“The Management of SAPS in Gauteng has noted with disappointment the video circulating in social media where one of the employees of SAPS appears to be slapping a woman.

Sello said the incident is condemned in the strongest possible terms.

‘AS POLICE WE ARE MANDATED TO PROTECT’

“As the SAPS, we are mandated to protect and serve and also fight against any incidents of violence, especially those perpetrated to women and children.”

Sello furthermore said the woman who was slapped in the video had opened a case of assault while the clerk opened a crimen injuria case.

“A departmental case has also been opened against the member in question, who is a clerk at a local police station,” Sello concluded.

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‘AN INTERNAL DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE WILL BE CONDUCTED’

In the video, a man and the woman are seen having a heated exchange of words before the man steps forwards and repeatedly slaps the woman in her face,

It is not clear what resulted in the altercation between the two, but the man could repeatedly be heard asking why the woman insulted him, wherein the female also posed the same question back while being slapped.

According to a description of the video on Facebook, they could be heard saying the following:

“Why urana voestek, why un’rugà?” (why do you say voetsek, why are you insulting me) asks the lady, but the man throws a couple of slaps and says “utlo mpitsa marete? (are you calling me testicles) asks the man.

ARE YOU A VICTIM OF ABUSE?

If you know or suspect that someone is a victim of domestic violence, you might feel clueless about the best way to help. Don’t let a fear of saying the wrong thing prevent you from reaching out.

Here is where you can seek help:

People Opposed to Woman Abuse (Powa):

Powa provides counselling, over the phone and in person, and provide temporary shelter. They also provide legal help to women who have experienced violence.

Tel: 011 642 4345

E-mail: info@powa.co.za

Childline South Africa:

Childline South Africa helps abused children and their families with a free counselling service. The non-profit organisation deals with physical and sexual abuse, substance abuse, behavioural problems and trafficking as well as gives legal advice.

Toll-free helpline: 0800 055 555

Child Welfare South Africa:

Child Welfare South Africa focuses on child protection, child care and family development. You can also report neglect and child abuse.

Tel: 074 080 8315

Tears Foundation:

TEARS Foundation provides access to crisis intervention, advocacy, counselling, and prevention education services for those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault and child sexual abuse.

Free SMS helpline: 1347355#

Tel: 010 590 5920