Two officers from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) have been placed on precautionary suspension after a video surfaced depicting a violent altercation with a motorist near Southgate Mall in Johannesburg last Friday.
The alarming footage, widely circulated on social media, shows the man sustaining injuries during the encounter, culminating in a bleeding nose and an escalating exchange with the officers.
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Details of the Confrontation
The video captures a heated confrontation where the man repeatedly accuses the RTMC officers of demanding money, asserting, “It’s alright, take the van keys — because you want money?”
Witnesses to the event have expressed their outrage, highlighting the officer’s use of profanity and physical aggression during the encounter. In light of this distressing incident, Simon Zwane, the RTMC spokesperson, confirmed an internal investigation has been initiated.
Apparently, this happened near South Gate Mall, in Johannesburg. pic.twitter.com/yjP959X0nv
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Investigative Measures and Public Trust
Zwane stated that both officers have been placed on precautionary suspension pending the investigation’s outcome. He further remarked that both the complainant and the accused officers have opened criminal cases.
Zwane emphasized the necessity for law enforcement to maintain public trust, mentioning, “Public trust is what we are trying to restore here.” The incident raises critical discussions surrounding police conduct and community safety, which will be pivotal in guiding future policies and ensuring accountability among law enforcement officers.
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