Ekurhuleni metro police has been suspended

An Ekurhuleni metropolitan police officer, who was allegedly  drunk while on duty has been suspended. This comes after a video of him circulating on social media, showing him sitting down and struggling to stand up. The video also shows some alcohol in EMPD vehicle.

A tweet by Ekurhuleni Mayor Mzwandile Masina  confirmed that the officer and his superviser have indeed been suspended from their duties by the police chief Major General Isaac Mapiyeye.

Transport Minister Fikile Mbalula also took to twitter, calling the incident a shame and saying that the metro police officer will be called into account.

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Naledi Lefatsa