Brigadier Tembinkosi Kinana said the drunk-driving incident occurred on the R58 road between Aliwal North and Lady Grey on Thursday.
It is alleged that the officers failed to stop at a stop sign, and as a result, almost ran over two female personnel who were busy working at a road construction site. A 31-year-old constable and 56-year-old warrant officer were arrested on the scene and are expected to appear in court soon.
Kinana said “On arrival at the scene police immediately arrested the constable, 31, and the warrant officer, 56, were charged with reckless and negligent driving with a government vehicle and driving under the influence of alcohol while on duty.”
Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nomthetheleli Mene hailed members of the public for reporting unprofessional conduct committed by police officers. Police officers who are arrested for offences such as drunk-driving will have to face the consequences.
“The conduct of these members goes against the spirit of and letter of the SAPS code of conduct and furthermore injurious to the image of the SAPS. Therefore, it cannot be forgiven. The members concerned must deal with the consequences of their actions,” she said.
Source: News24, IOL, The Bharat Express News, image from IOL