Picture: The police officer implicated in rape scandal suspended/Generic
By BAKANG MOKOTO
16 September 2024 – The alleged rape incident against a Lieutenant Colonel attached to the Kimberley Flying Squad in De Aar on 12 August 2024, was reported to the police on 26 August 2024. It is alleged that the incident was immediately reported to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) in order to investigate and arrest.
The Northern Cape police spokesperson, Brig Mashay Gamieldien said internal disciplinary processes in terms of SAPS Disciplinary Regulations of 2016, were instituted against the officer, who has since been suspended. Gamieldien said all enquiries relating to the criminal case will be responded to by IPID.
Meanwhile, the Northern Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola, reaffirmed that no preferential treatment within the ranks of the organisation will be permitted when members are implicated in criminal activities or gross misconduct.
The Guardian 