# KwaZulu-Natal police officers seen escorting a learner to a matric dance in Estcourt using an official vehicle have been suspended from duty pending an internal investigation. Provincial commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi ordered their temporary removal, disciplinary action, and repayment of state resources misused. A viral video showed the armed officers on duty, neglecting policing responsibilities. The commissioner condemned the misuse of vehicles and warned that state resources must only be used for official duties, not personal gain.
KZN police officers suspended after matric dance escort scandal