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By Velani Ludidi / Daily Voice 
7h ago
Agent Phumlisa Magadu, 28, says he went to the PnP Express in Heritage Park on Sunday, where an employee had asked him what police station he worked at.
The store is located at a BP service station on the N2 near Somerset West. When he told Lwandle SAPS, they told him they did not allow people from “that station” into the store.
The Lwandle Police Station recorded its first Covid-19 case on Saturday when an officer tested positive.
“I was surprised and embarrassed that it happened in public view,” says Phumlisa.
“He was being discriminated against because our members tested positive.”
The agent left the store and reported the matter to his station commander.
“What happened hurt me and it was not correct at all. Someone with the virus could have entered that store without him noticing, but he focused on me since I’m from the Lwandle police station. ”
Lwandle SAPS station commander Colonel Xolani Williams was furious at the incident.
“This man should have known better. I have reported the matter to the Human Rights Commission, ”Williams said.
Meanwhile, Pick n Pay spokeswoman Janine Caradonna said the incident was “simply an unfortunate misunderstanding.”
“The staff had the impression that the entire police station was under quarantine. The store owner immediately addressed this with the staff and reiterated the strict security measures that the store must follow to protect customers and staff alike.
“The store has great respect for the staff at the Lwandle Police Station and the owner personally visits the station to clear up the misunderstanding.”
BP spokesperson Nelisiwe Masina says they will investigate: “BP has zero tolerance against any form of discrimination.”
Daily voice
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