PROTESTS ERUPT AS MOROCCAN MAN DIES IN ITALY AFTER BEING PINNED DOWN BY COPS IN CASE LIKENED TO GEORGE FLOYD IN U.S.(PHOTO).

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 Protests erupt as Moroccan man dies in Italy after being pinned down by cops in case likened to George Floyd in U.S A migrant has died after he was pepper sprayed and hogtied by Italian cops, sparking a protest.  Abderrahim Fakir, 42, died while handcuffed in Bologna on Sunday, July 19, after police scrambled to reports of the Moroccan man behaving erratically.  His death has drawn comparisons to the death of George Floyd who died after a police officer knelt on his neck during an arrest in Minneapolis, US, in May 2020. Footage showed two police officers pinning Fakir, who ran a small cleaning business in the city, face-down to the ground as he screamed for help.A third person, believed to be a resident of the Pilastro neighbourhood, was seen holding his feet down as the officers restrained him.  The video also shows two paramedics standing around them and three other people spectating as the struggle unfolded. Fakir could be heard desperately crying out for the off...
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FIVE SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE OFFICERS APPEAR IN COURT ON CORRUPTION CHARGES. (PHOTO).

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 Five SAPS officers appear in court on corruption charges


Five South African Police Service (SAPS) constables attached to the West Rand Public Order Policing (POP) Unit have appeared before the Kagiso Magistrate’s Court on charges of corruption following their arrest by the Gauteng Anti-Corruption Unit.


The accused are:

• Thabang Petrus Mabapa (36)

• Karabo Mpati (31)

• Pfano Mugeri (32)

• Nsovo Marvin Mudabula (34)

• Rudzani Vhutali Nelushi (31)


According to the allegations, the officers stopped a motorist during a stop-and-search operation on 12 July 2026 at the intersection of R41 Road and Badshani Street in Rietvallei, Azaadville.


The complainant alleges that after informing officers he had approximately R22,000 in cash in his vehicle, one officer took the money, questioned its origin, and returned only R2,000, allegedly retaining the remaining amount despite being told the funds were lawfully earned.


The matter was reported to Kagiso SAPS, and the complainant allegedly identified the five officers after they were instructed to report to the police station.


The accused have been charged with corruption. As the matter is before the courts, they remain presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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