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| Media Statement The Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) arrested two (2) notorious police officers whom are allegedly involved in an incident of attempted murder involving a civilian in Kanyamazane in Mpumalanga Province . The incident occurred on Monday, 22 May 2006, in Msogwaba Trust, Pienaar in Mpumalanga , where it is alleged that two members from SAPS Kanyamazane, were patrolling and conducting stop and search in the said area. It is alleged that while conduct their operation the said suspect police officers confronted Mr Vusi Manana and an argument ensued between him and the police officers. It is further alleged that the suspect police officers suddenly took out their firearms and both fired several shots towards Mr Manana and as such he was severely injured on both legs. After the said shooting incident, the police officers left him lying on the ground for death without ensuring that he receives necessary medical attention. The victim's family managed to transport him to the local clinic for a medical attention. It is further alleged that the said suspect police officers overheard that the victim was receiving medical attention at the local clinic, and they subsequently went to the clinic and arrested Mr Manana. He was charged with interfering with the police members while performing their duties. However it must be mentioned that he was only charged after the suspect police officers received information that the victim wanted to lay attempted murder charges against them accordingly. The victim was detained in SAPS Kanyamazane and appeared on Wednesday, 24 May 2006, at the Kanyamazane Magistrate's Court. He was released on warning. Mr Manana also managed to open an attempted murder case against the said officers. The ICD took charge of an investigation on Tuesday, 23 May 2006. A recommendedation that the two suspect police officers be suspended has been forwarded to the SAPS Management accordingly. The two (2) suspect police officers will appear at the Kabokweni Magistrate's Court on Monday,5 June 2006. We have finalised our investigation and the case docket will be forwarded with our recommendations to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP). We wish to reiterate that we will not tolerate any involvement of police officers in criminality. This is an example for some of the unbelievable actions committed by some rogue elements within the police service which confirms the need for monitoring by an external body. The ICD will continue to ensure that policing in our country takes place within a human rights ethic and that those officers who do not uphold the rule of law are held accountable for their actions. Contact Person: Steve Mabona |
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