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Crimes of the South African Police Service

SAPS Official Suspended For Cape Town Woman’s Brutal Arrest
Dec 4, 2014 • Written by: Staff Writer

The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Thursday announced the suspension of 45-year old Sergeant Irvin James Kallie for his involvement in the brutal arrest of a 50-year-old grandmother in Cape Town, in late November. Footage of the woman’s arrest was uploaded to YouTube last week, and has been making the rounds on social media.
The South African Police Service (SAPS) on Thursday announced the suspension of 45-year old Sergeant Irvin James Kallie for his involvement in the brutal arrest of a 50-year-old grandmother in Cape Town, in late November.
Footage of the woman’s arrest was uploaded to YouTube last week, and has been making the rounds on social media. It shows a woman pinned to the ground by police officers and surrounded by locals from the area.






One of the officers appears to stand on her head while others drag her by her feet towards the police van. Her son can be seen pleading for the officers to beat him instead.
The officers have been identified as police officials based at the Kraaifontein police station.
“After police approached the victim yesterday to open a criminal case, the case was indeed registered and its receiving our priority in terms of pursuing the necessary investigations,” said police’s Colonel Tembinkosi Kinana.
“Subsequent to this, a decision was taken to suspend one of the members immediately as part of the steps management have taken in response to the issue. The matter will also be handed over to the IPID [Independent Police Investigative Directorate] for a further investigation into the incident,” he added.
On Wednesday, Western Cape Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant-General Arno Lamoer expressed shock at the incident.
“What infuriates one is that this incident occurs at a time when there is heightened awareness on violence against vulnerable groups such as women, children and the elderly,” said Lamoer.
“We undertake to ensure that the investigation is conducted in a fair and just manner. Once the investigation is finalized the outcome will be communicated. Police brutality within our ranks is condemned and will be rooted out,” he added.