The Gauteng MEC for Community Safety, Faith Mazibuko, has expressed disappointment in the alleged manner in which police officers conducted themselves in Bianca Lamba's rape nine years ago.
Lamba (27), the late Duduzile Zozo's best friend, told the local newspaper how she was raped by seven men who lived near her home in Thokoza in 2004. She alleges that when she reported the assault at the Thokoza police station, she was laughed at by the men in blue. As a result of that experience, Lamba believes there will be no justice for her murdered friend and her family.
"Such conduct in the South African Police Service should not be tolerated. The code of conduct for public servants including the oath taken to protect, serve and Batho pele principles have no room for such unbecoming behaviours.
"Every victim of crime must be treated equally irrespective of their sexual orientation," said Mazibuko. She further noted that lesbians and gays were also human beings and shared the same human rights just like everyone else.
"My department will ensure that decisive action is taken against these officers. We will also assist with ensuring that the case is reopened so that perpetrators are brought to book and face the wrath of the law," said MEC Mazibuko.
