Casually dressed police officer filmed striking pizza delivery driver in North West [VIDEO]

An investigation is underway in South Africa after a South African Police Service (Saps) officer was captured on video striking a motorcycle delivery driver in Rustenburg. The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Tlhabane, where motorists filmed the altercation. According to police, the officer, clad in casual clothing but driving his state vehicle, approached the helmeted driver wearing a red and black shirt and dark shorts.

The officer then struck the driver multiple times before the video concluded. Provincial police deemed the officer's actions "deeply concerning," emphasizing that any conduct violating the officer's responsibility to serve and protect would be addressed. North West provincial commissioner Lieutenant General Arthur Peter Adams stated that the officer would face appropriate consequences if found guilty of misconduct or violating the code of conduct.

The incident remains under investigation, and police have opened a criminal case of assault and crimen injuria against the officer. In a separate development, Limpopo police have opened a murder case following an alleged mob attack that resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man in Lebowakgomo. The victim was severely beaten and brought to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Police are yet to determine the motive behind the incident or make any arrests.