7 police officers from the Johannesburg District Crime Prevention Unit were arrested by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. The arrested officers include Sgt. Palmer Philip Machaba and Constables Josephine Baloyi, Thobani Qinisani Mkhwanazi, Thulani Siphiwe Hlatshwayo, Tshepo Chokoe, Andile Keto, and Tubalethu Madwantsi.
The officers appeared in court at the Protea Magistrates Court on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, facing severe charges such as murder, torture, assault, housebreaking, and theft. This case has raised concerns about police accountability and the rule of law.
The case has been postponed to October 7, 2024, for a bail application. This development comes amid ongoing efforts to address corruption and misconduct within the South African Police Service.
The officers appeared in court at the Protea Magistrates Court on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, facing severe charges:
- Murder
- Torture
- Assault
- Housebreaking
- Theft
7 police officers from the Johannesburg District Crime Prevention Unit
- Sgt. Palmer Philip Machaba
- Constable Josephine Baloyi
- Constable Thobani Qinisani Mkhwanazi
- Constable Thulani Siphiwe Hlatshwayo
- Constable Tshepo Chokoe
- Constable Andile Keto
- Constable Tubalethu Madwantsi