Picture: The Potchefstroom Police Station/Google
By OBAKENG MAJE
The South African Police Service (SAPS) management noted with concern a video circulating on social media platforms, particularly on TikTok wherein a police officer can be seen holding a feather duster to reprimand a man.
The North West police spokesperson, Col Adele Myburgh said: “The incident occurred at Potchefstroom Police Station on 2 May 2023 at around 7pm. The man was apparently queuing to be served by the police in the Community Service Centre (CSC), where he suddenly shouted and banged the counter with his fists.
“He was reprimanded to wait for his turn to be served. A while later, he banged and jumped over the counter. The police officers had to warn him to behave. At that point, one of the police officers was carrying a feather duster as they reprimanded the man who was ultimately contained.”
Myburgh said the management has instituted an investigation into the incident.
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