The police officer dancing on the soccer pitch at Orlando Stadium at the weekend is due to face a departmental disciplinary process for “improper conduct in a public place”.
A video clip of the beaming officer encouraging cheers from the crowd has been widely shared on social media before he is escorted off the pitch without incident.
This @SAPoliceService constable invaded the pitch to entertain the crowd. It is alleged that he reported for duty under the influence and was told to go home. Instead, he made his way to the Orlando Stadium in Soweto… pic.twitter.com/K4QO6TslQx
— Yusuf Abramjee (@Abramjee) October 2, 2022
Provinicial police spokesperson Col Athlenda Mathe said he is a constable attached to the police Rapid Railway Unit.
He is alleged to have reported for duty on Saturday morning under the influence of liquor. He was booked off duty, disarmed and sent home.
“It was later discovered the constable proceeded to Orlando Stadium in Soweto, and gained access to the stadium, after which he can be seen on the video clip dancing on the soccer pitch.
Mathe said police management “views the unbecoming behaviour in a very serious light”.
“The status and dignity of the police service badge and uniform must at all times be safeguarded and protected with pride.”
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