Issued by: Ministry for Safety and Security
2 February 1998
ALLEGED ILL-TREATMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC BY MEMBERS OF SUNNYSIDE SAPS
My attention has been drawn to members of the SAPS's alleged ill-treatment of members of the public while the latter were celebrating the latest Bafana Bafana victory in Pretoria.
The incidents allegedly took place in the streets of Sunnyside, Pretoria.
It is alleged that on Wednesday, 25th February 1998 people who took to the streets to celebrate the Bafana Bafana's victory were charged upon and ill-treated by the Police in the Sunnyside area.
I have requested the Independent Complaint Directorate to investigate the matter as matter of urgency.
Anyone with information concerning the incidents should contact the Independent Complaints Directorate at telephone number 012-325 4242 and fax number 012-325 4246/7 to assist with the investigation.
ENQUIRIES: DIRECTOR JOSEPH NGOBENI : 082 800 3672