Two men released on warning after allegedly assaulting Kimberley police officer

TWO MEN who allegedly assaulted a female police officer while she was attempting to apprehend them in Beaconsfield over the weekend were released on warning after appearing in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court.

During the scuffle, two additional police officers arrived to assist SAPS members who were being manhandled and assaulted on October 4.

SAPS Northern Cape spokesperson Brigadier Mashay Gamieldien said the accused – Adrian Ramzan, 21, and Antonia Ramzan, 25 – made a brief appearance in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on Monday in connection with the alleged assault of a female constable.

The matter was postponed until November 25.

National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) Northern Cape spokesperson Mojalefa Senokoatsane said the State requested bail of R1000 each.

“However, the court released them on warning after their defence attorney argued that the bail amount suggested by the State was unaffordable,” he said.

Senokoatsane added that the pair face charges of interfering with SAPS members, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm (GBH) and malicious damage to property.

Meanwhile, the Northern Cape MEC for Transport, Safety and Liaison, Limakatso Koloi, said she was “deeply disturbed” by the attack, describing it as an act of “senseless violence” directed at members of the SAPS, particularly a female officer.

“Members of the South African Police Service dedicate their lives to ensuring the safety and security of our communities. The MEC calls on residents of the Northern Cape to work with the South African Police Service — community co-operation is vital in keeping our communities safe and free from crime. Our women and men in blue deserve our utmost respect and protection. We must unite in defending the integrity of our law enforcement officers,” Koloi said.

The chief director of the Government Communication and Information Service, William Baloyi, also called on citizens to act responsibly and respectfully when engaging with law enforcement officers.

“Police officers work tirelessly to ensure that everyone can enjoy a safe and peaceful environment. Their safety and security are paramount — they must be allowed to carry out their duties without fear of attack or intimidation.

“Police officers serve on the front lines every day, often under difficult and dangerous conditions, to protect communities, prevent crime and respond to emergencies. While citizens may sometimes disagree with an officer’s actions, such disagreement can never justify violence, abuse or interference,” Baloyi said.

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