Two traffic officers in South Africa are facing disciplinary action for bringing their force into disrepute after a video of them “eating money” went viral on social media. The video shows the two officers using banknotes to pick their teeth and wipe their mouths, while loud music blares from car speakers.
The pair can be seen eating their lunch from Styrofoam containers in the car boot, which are filled with food in one half and money in the other. The Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) says the employees, who were in full uniform at the time, have brought the department into disrepute and acted in an unprofessional manner.
Spokesman Wilfred Kgasago says the duo have been served with pre-suspension letters and will appear before a disciplinary committee on Tuesday. South Africa’s Police Minister Fikile Mbalula posted the video on Twitter over the weekend, applauding reports that the pair would be disciplined.