BRITS POS – MARIKANA - A 47-year-old police officer made his first appearance in the Rustenburg Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 30 September, for attempted murder.
“The Police officer, who is a Sergeant attached to Marikana police station, was arrested in the early hours of the morning on Friday, 27 September 2024, in Marikana,” says Colonel Adéle Myburgh, SAPS North West spokesperson.
“He was apprehended after he allegedly shot a 22-year-old victim in the head after he flirted with his girlfriend at a tavern at the RDP Section. The victim was rushed to a local hospital where he was admitted in a critical condition. A 9mm pistol was seized on the scene and the matter was referred to the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) for further investigation.
The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena welcomed the arrest and thanked members for their continued efforts and quick response that led to the arrest. He also reiterated that employees involved in criminal conduct will not be condoned in the Service.
