Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating a number of incidents emanating from protests in Sasolburg, Free State
24 Jan 2013
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is investigating numerous incidents linked to recent public protests in Zamdela, Sasolburg. After receiving conflicting reports of deaths and injuries, the IPID sent investigators to establish the facts. Our investigators went to police stations as well as hospitals and clinics.
The following incidents were confirmed and are being investigated:
Deaths as a result of police action - Zamdela CAS 246/01/2013 and Zamdela CAS 265/01/2013
It is alleged that on Tuesday 22 January 2013 a group of members of the community threw stones at the Zamdela Police Station, causing damage to state property. The police shot at the group and two African males were shot.