Johannesburg – The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) is reportedly investigating officers who were filmed forcibly dragging a driver from his vehicle and throwing him to the ground during a traffic stop.
A video circulating on social media shows an officer becoming aggressive after the driver questioned being sworn at. The officer grabbed the driver by the throat before he and other officers forcibly removed him from the vehicle and threw him onto the road.
The victim is encouraged to open a criminal case of assault with the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (@RSA_IPID) against the @JoburgMPD Metro Police Officer.
Such conduct by a law enforcement official is unacceptable, unlawful, and wholly inappropriate. The use of…
— Justice, Crime Prevention and Security (@CrimeWatch_RSA) July 23, 2026
Although no formal complaint has been lodged, the JMPD said it was treating the incident with urgency and encouraged those involved to provide statements, The Citizen reported.
The department reiterated that it condemns any abuse of power or unprofessional conduct.
“To ensure a thorough and complete investigation, we strongly encourage the complainants to come forward and provide formal statements to investigators,” the report quoted JMPD as saying.
“As an organisation, the JMPD unequivocally condemns any abuse of power, misconduct, corruption, or unprofessional behaviour that undermines public trust and damages the integrity of law enforcement.”
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
