1. Hindu police challenge rule

    timeslive.co.za

    KwaZulu-Natal police are awaiting feedback from the national office whether religious wristbands will be allowed in their dress code.

    This follows complaints from 24 police officers who were told by Pinetown station commander Brigadier Owen Zama to remove red strings, a Hindu symbol of protection, from their wrists.

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    1. This office's concerns regarding the wearing of red strings and skins [worn by Zulu officers] by members of the SA Police Service has been forwarded to the national office for consideration in terms of amending the dress orders.
      By Jay Naicker
    2. I can confirm we have received a complaint. I have to check how many complaints were made, but I can confirm a complaint has been made.
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