A 29-year-old Northern Cape police constable is facing charges after allegedly assaulting a teenager whom she suspected of stealing her son’s mobile.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) detained Vuyiseka Matse, who then appeared in Calvinia Magistrate’s Court.
According to Ipid spokesperson Phaladi Shuping, Matse is charged with attempted murder and assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm.
She was released with a warning. Shuping explained the situation, claiming that Matse, who was off duty, went to the 16-year-old’s home looking for him and accused him of stealing her son’s cellphone.
The victim’s mother, 44, was at home at the time, but her teenage son was out. However, during this time, the victim returned home.
“It is alleged that Matse asked him about the phone, but he said he does not know about it.
“Matse allegedly started screaming at him, and out of panic, he said the phone was under the pillow.”
Shuping stated that when the victim’s stepfather went looking for the phone, it could not be located.
“It is further alleged that Matse went to the kitchen and came back with a knife. She allegedly stabbed the teenager on his left upper arm and hit him with an iron pipe.”
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It is said that the victim’s mother attempted to interfere and was stabbed in the process.
“An ambulance was called to the scene, but due to the seriousness of the mother’s injuries, she was transported to the nearest clinic by police to be stabilised. She was later transported to the Calvinia hospital.”
The case was adjourned to February 14.
