DURBAN - A KwaZulu-Natal police officer has been precautionarily removed from election-related duties after allegedly arriving at a voting station in a vehicle displaying posters of a political party.
The sergeant could face internal disciplinary proceedings over the alleged unprofessional conduct.
She was deployed at a voting station in the Mphithini area of Donnybrook.
Acting Provincial Commissioner Major General Phumelele Makoba reiterated that unprofessional conduct by police officers would not be tolerated.
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“We reminded our officers of their responsibilities and how they must conduct themselves. Apart from internal disciplinary steps, we shall investigate any contravention of applicable legislation to ensure that the matter is dealt with holistically. Criminal proceedings will also be instituted should the outcome of the investigations warrant it,” Makoba said.
In a separate incident early on Wednesday morning, a suspect was arrested for allegedly assaulting police officers at a voting station in Umlazi.
The suspect reportedly arrived at a voting station in M Section while drinking and allegedly under the influence of alcohol.
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He is accused of assaulting officers who attempted to intervene and contain his unruly behaviour.
The suspect was arrested on a charge of assault, while additional charges relating to possible contraventions of the Electoral Act may follow.