Overview
- Adrian Ramzan, 21, and Antonia Ramzan, 25, appeared in the Kimberley Magistrate’s Court on October 6 and were released on warning after the State’s R1,000 bail request, with the case postponed to November 25.
- The pair were arrested at the scene after a video showed a female constable being attacked during crime-prevention duties in Kimberley’s CBD.
- Updated charges reported in court include interfering with SAPS members, assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm, and malicious damage to property.
- SAPS confirmed the constable sustained minor injuries, received medical attention, and is undergoing counselling through the Employee Health and Wellness unit.
- National and provincial police leadership, government communicators, and the policing union condemned the attack, with SAPS highlighting legal consequences under the SAPS Act and tying the warning to Safer Festive Season operations.