By: Natasha Archary
A South African Police Service (SAPS) officer who was allegedly under the influence of alcohol will face a disciplinary hearing.
The officer’s drunken dancing went viral and sparked an outcry over the state of the country’s policing after he invaded the pitch at Orlando Stadium on Saturday, 01 October.
It is alleged the officer reported for duty at the Rapid Railway Unit (RRU) on Saturday but was sent home for being under the influence.
The officer chose to attend the Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns game instead of going home.
Post-match, the officer decided to entertain the crowd with a dance to cheer up fans after the goalless draw.
Still in his SAPS uniform, the officer gyrated in front of the packed stadium and due to his behaviour will be facing a disciplinary hearing.
SAPS responded to the video, saying the officer’s unbecoming behaviour puts a blight on the badge.
“The status and dignity of the SAPS badge and uniform must at all times 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.”
This @SAPoliceService constable invaded the pitch to entertain the crowd. It is alleged that he reported for duty under the influence and was told to go home. Instead, he made his way to the Orlando Stadium in Soweto… pic.twitter.com/K4QO6TslQx
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) October 2, 2022
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