Police officer filmed striking pizza driver
A South African Police Service member is under investigation after a video showed him striking a motorcycle delivery driver in Rustenburg.
A police officer in Rustenburg, North West, is being investigated after a video surfaced showing him striking a pizza delivery driver on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The incident occurred in Tlhabane and was filmed by motorists. The officer, in civilian clothes but using a state vehicle, approached the delivery driver and struck him multiple times.
North West police commissioner Arthur Peter Adams called the altercation “deeply concerning” and stated the officer’s actions were against Saps expectations. A criminal case for assault and crimen injuria has been opened by the 33-year-old delivery driver. Adams confirmed that appropriate steps would be taken if the investigation finds misconduct.
The police are seeking additional information from the public regarding the circumstances of the assault. The investigation aims to determine if the officer acted outside the law or violated the code of conduct.
Why it mattersA 33-year-old pizza delivery driver faces assault charges against a police officer in Rustenburg.