The South African Police Service (SAPS) has strongly condemned an outburst allegedly by a woman outside a police station in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, in which she called a police spokesperson a derogatory name usually referring to foreign nationals from Africa.

When KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson, Robert Netshiunda didn’t speak to her in isiZulu, police say the woman used a derogatory and tribalistic slurs asking him to go work in his home province.

The derogatory and tribalistic slurs were captured in a recording that has since gone viral.

National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe says, the woman’s remarks were unfair and discriminatory.

“The SAPS takes this opportunity to remind our communities that discriminating against any individual based on their culture, their race and their language is highly unacceptable and it undermines the constitutional values upon which our democracy is founded. The province of KZN is not only home to isiZulu speaking people, but to people from a diverse race, cultural, and linguistic background. As the SAPS we actively promote integration, mutual respect and inclusivity amongst our communities and within our ranks.”

#sapsHQ The #SAPS condemns in the strongest possible terms the discrimination and offensive remarks directed at one of its dedicated, hardworking, and highly qualified spokespersons, who executes his duties with diligence and professionalism.

The SAPS has noted with concern the… pic.twitter.com/H5wwYaj8m2

— SA Police Service (@SAPoliceService) January 29, 2026

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