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The Independent Police Investigative Directorate said it was probing the death of a student police officer who was killed during a training session.
IPID's Lizzy Shuping said the incident occurred at the Thabazimbi Tactical Academy in Limpopo on Sunday.
"It is alleged that the new recruits were undergoing tactical and combat training when the student officer was accidentally killed," she said.
Shuping said IPID would "pronounce on the outcome once the investigation is complete."
SAPS management said while an internal investigation was underway, the matter was referred to IPID.
Spokesperson Colonel Athlenda Mathe, said psycho-social support is being provided to colleagues.
She said the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Fannie Masemola, has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting, pledging full cooperation and support to the IPID investigation.
"This is an unfortunate incident, we request space to conduct a thorough investigation to be able to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. We pledge our full support to the family of the deceased and all affected,"General Masemola said
