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Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) on police brutality

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The manner in which some law enforcement officers have been conducting themselves since the beginning of the student protesting across the country, has been under the spotlight. Breaking Ground speaks to Spokesperson for the police watchdog, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), Ndileka Cola.
18 Mar 2021 English South Africa News Commentary · News

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