DURBAN - KwaZulu-Natal police have recorded 18 election-related criminal cases in the province, resulting in seven arrests.
The incidents include alleged misconduct by a police officer who was removed from election-related duties after arriving at a voting station in a vehicle displaying political party posters.
KZN Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Phumelele Makoba says internal investigations are underway into the reported incidents.
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The sergeant was deployed at a voting station in the Mphithini area of Donnybrook.
She could face internal disciplinary proceedings over the alleged unprofessional conduct.
Makoba has reiterated that unprofessional conduct by police officers will not be tolerated.