ZITHULELE Zuma wants justice.
The 27-year-old from Malukazi in Durban said cops from Umbilo SAPS assaulted and set dogs on him two months ago after accusing him of robbing a man of his cellphone and bag in Isipingo.
However, all charges against him were withdrawn in the Durban Magistrates Court on Tuesday due to a lack of evidence. “I want to pursue a case against the cops who attacked me. I don’t have a job because of them.”
Zithulele, who worked as a taxi conducter in Isipingo, said he was on his way to buy food when he ran into the cops.
“A police vehicle stopped next to me and one shot was fired into the air. Two cops grabbed and handcuffed me.”
Zithulele told the SunTeam he was taken to the Isipingo Police Station where the cops made him sign documents before transporting him to Prince Mshiyeni Memorial Hospital. “From there I was referred to King Edward Hospital where I was for two weeks. When I was discharged last month, I was arrested.”
Moses Dlamini, Ipid spokesman, encouraged Zithulele to report the matter to cops or Ipid. NPA spokeswoman Natasha Kara confirmed a charge of robbery against Zithulele was withdrawn. “According to an affidavit from the investigating officer, the complainant showed no interest in the matter and failed to keep several appointments.”
