A 33-year old constable has been charged with drunk and negligent driving after he was involved in a motor vehicle accident and a fight with a taxi driver in Khayelitsha.
A video of the incident has been widely shared on social media.
The officer is attached to the Khayelitsha Site
B police station in the crime prevention unit.
Police spokesperson, Novela Potelwa says the identity of the taxi driver is known and he will be interviewed as part of the ongoing investigations .
" The South African Police Service has also instituted internal disciplinary investigations.
These actions follow a motor vehicle accident and a fight between the two drivers in Illitha park on Wednesday afternoon.
The SAPS management condemns the member's action and reminds all SAPS members to uphold the good name of the organisation in the manner they carry themselves." "https://scontent-jnb1-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t15.5256-10/126513226_450630112768683_7020825865616030563_n.jpg?_nc_cat=110&ccb=2&_nc_sid=f2c4d5&_nc_ohc=fdPhOfW4D_QAX_1DpEg&_nc_oc=AQk5d8bILsH_54FS2FeYojt2ot1puw0WE2hPpI_qRVSUbxViLeoTnI3gtpO4m4VSFlQ&_nc_ht=scontent-jnb1-1.xx&oh=864b8065ad3b4f8338de2385e3c14b48&oe=600A0802"
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