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Police Minister Bheki Cele has issued out an apology to the Muslim community, following a raid made at a mosque in Masibekela in the Mbuzini area in Mpumalanga.
A video depicting members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) entering a mosque was shared widely on social media over the weekend.
Bheki Cele apologises for offensive ‘Muhammad’ remarks
“Minister Cele has issued an apology to the Muslim community for the blasphemous remarks during the arrest, a matter that is currently under an urgent investigation by the SAPS to establish the identity of the person behind such sacrilege.”
Mathapelo Peters
At the scene, the police arrested 24 worshippers for violating social distancing regulations, according to SAPS spokesperson Brigadier Mathapelo Peters.
“The group was arrested for contravening the Covid-19 Disaster Management Lockdown Regulations in relation to the prohibition of gatherings,” she said.
Mathapelo Peters
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