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In a society where police are expected to ensure safety and support for those in distress, a recent incident at the Police Station has raised serious concerns about the conduct of law enforcement.
A disturbing video, shared on X (formerly Twitter) by MDNnews, shows a female SAPS officer reacting aggressively when a man questioned why police were not assisting a woman trying to open a case of gender-based violence (GBV).
In the footage, the man is heard asking the officer why help was not provided to the woman. Rather than addressing his concerns, the officer seems more focused on the fact that she is being filmed, questioning the man about his recording.
As the video continues, she threatens to beat him for his inquiries. Unfazed, the man responds by inviting her to go ahead and strike him, encouraging the woman beside him to record the altercation.
The situation escalates when the officer physically assaults the man, slapping him across the face. Following the slap, the officer also took the phone from the woman who was recording the incident.
A female SAPS member at Tsakane Police Station slapped a man who arrived at the police station and questioned why they were not helping a woman attempting to open a GBV case.
He found a woman asleep while the officers allegedly refused to assist her.
The female member has not… pic.twitter.com/eoVRvyRlEY
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) November 3, 2024
Many users took to the comments section to tag SAPS, demanding updates on the situation and accountability for the officer’s actions. Some even encouraged the man to file a complaint against the police member, emphasising that such behaviour is unacceptable to those entrusted to protect the community.
The female police officer in question should be dismissed immediately and an example must be made of her.
This is absolute disgusting behaviour from Civil Servants who are supposed to serve & protect.
— Lorraine 🇿🇦 (@LorraineS81) November 4, 2024
The guy should also open assault case against that police officer
They always act like asking a question is a crime
They think the badge makes them invincible pic.twitter.com/JHBcpP7YPF
— Daivy Mag (@daivymag) November 3, 2024
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