A probe by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) has revealed a South African Police Service (SAPS) member could be responsible for the deaths of two protesters in Caledon.
In the run-up to last year’s elections, a violent protest broke out in the town during which two people were killed.
Two protesters, 26-year-old Tebogo Matselebane and 18-year-old Jason Windvogel, joined a group of residents who demonstrated in the Overberg town last year.
Officials then said three entities – the SAPS, law enforcement and a private security company – were on the scene at the time of the demonstrations.
Residents were demanding houses and better services.
Windvogel and Matselebane were fatally shot on a bridge connecting the town to the Uitsig and Riemvasmaak communities.
Ipid said the investigation was at an advanced stage, but they had identified the officer involved in the incident.
A warning statement will be obtained from the suspect.
Once this process is completed, the case docket will be referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
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