Alleged EFF MP Arrested After Pretoria Police Station Incident

 


Alleged EFF MP Arrested After Police Station Confrontation in Pretoria

PRETORIA, SOUTH AFRICA — 9 October 2026

A 33-year-old woman, reported by several South African media outlets to be a Member of Parliament representing the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), was arrested following an alleged confrontation with a police officer at Brooklyn Police Station in Pretoria.

The incident occurred on Thursday evening, 8 October, at the station's Client Service Centre.

According to police, the confrontation began over a request to have an affidavit officially commissioned.

Dispute Over Affidavit Leads to Arrest

Preliminary police information indicates that the woman presented an affidavit that had already been signed and requested that it be commissioned.

Officers reportedly explained that the prescribed procedure requires an affidavit to be signed in the presence of a Commissioner of Oaths.

Police allege that the woman became dissatisfied with the explanation, leading to a disturbance during which an officer was allegedly assaulted.

The circumstances surrounding the confrontation remain subject to investigation.

Suspect Released on Warning

Police confirmed that the woman was arrested but subsequently released on a warning.

She is expected to appear before the Hatfield Magistrate's Court on Monday, 12 October 2026.

The court appearance is expected to provide further information about the allegations and the legal proceedings.

Political Identity Yet to Be Officially Confirmed

Although several media organisations have described the woman as an EFF Member of Parliament, police have not publicly disclosed her identity.

Her reported parliamentary affiliation therefore remains unconfirmed in the official information available at the time of publication.

The allegations have not been tested in court, and the suspect is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

Case Draws Public Attention

The incident has attracted attention because of reports suggesting that an elected representative may have been involved.

The case also highlights the importance of following established procedures when requesting the commissioning of legal documents.

SA360 NEWS will continue following developments, including the scheduled court appearance and any official response from the EFF.

Sources: eNCA, TimesLIVE, Briefly News and The Citizen.

SA360 NEWS | Politics | 9 October 2026

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