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News24 reports that more woes are piling up for the police constable accused of making a mockery of the SA Police Service (SAPS).
The officer caused a stir when he was seen dancing, in his blue uniform, during a soccer match at the Orlando Stadium on Saturday. The policeman was allegedly under the influence of alcohol when he took centre stage to entertain soccer fans. According to police spokesperson Colonel Athlenda Mathe, the police officer, who is attached to the Rapid Railway Unit (RRU), went to the stadium on his own accord. The officer's woes began when he was booked off duty for arriving at work intoxicated on Saturday morning. His commander booked him off duty, based on his condition. The member was also immediately disarmed and sent back home. "It was later discovered that the constable proceeded, on his own accord, to Orlando Stadium in Soweto, and gained access to the stadium. He was seen on a video clip, dancing on the soccer pitch," Mathe said. "The status and dignity of the SAPS badge and uniform must be safeguarded and protected with pride, especially by police officers. Therefore, the management of the SAPS views the unbecoming behaviour of the said member in a very serious light,” Mathe indicated.
- Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Ntwaagae Seleka at News24
- Lees ook, Optrede kom teen dansende, ‘dronk’ konstabel, by Maroela Media
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