"Welcome to the SAPS Circus": Sa Laughs as Police Officers Fumble Drill Formation in Tiktok Video

• A throwback clip of South African police officers struggling to hold formation during a drill parade has taken social media by storm
• One officer was publicly called out for trying to conceal a protruding stomach behind another colleague during the lineup
• Two officers turned in the wrong direction during commands, and the mistake amassed South African's attention, with many cracking jokes

A video of South African Police Service officers stumbling through a drill formation has gone viral on TikTok. The post drew a wave of reactions ranging from laughter to genuine concern about the state of the country's law enforcement.

Posted on 16 October by @exhibitza.news under the hashtag #ThrowbackThursday, the outdoor footage captures a large group of SAPS officers standing in formation during what appears to be a parade or inspection. Things quickly go sideways when a commanding officer spots one of the men trying to position himself behind a colleague. "Stand and ease. You are not hiding there [...] I can see you," the officer barks, clearly having none of it.

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The moment shared by @exhibitza.news drew laughter from viewers. The two officers also turned in the wrong direction after a command, prompting them to do a full 360-degree spin just to get back in sync with the rest of the group. Watch the drill parade footage that has South Africa in stitches:

SA roasts SAPS drill

The comments section became a mix of jokes, frustration, and the occasional moment of national pride.

User @percythobejane wrote:

"They need to practice before they embarrass themselves."

@theunknown was blunter: "SAPS is such a joke."

@Mr A raised a pointed concern:

"And they carry firearms. Scary."

@user8489352789470 summed up the mood with:

"Welcome to the SAPS circus 😁."

@chaloooha found the comedic highlight of the clip, commenting:

"Love the 360 turn my sista."

@Vumza insisted,

"I can drill better than some of others here trust me this is a joke really guys the whole SAPS member unable to follow drill command 😜🤣🤣🤞."

One voice stood apart from the mockery. @Thili M🧢 urged restraint, writing:

"we shouldn't post these type of video to the world. I am not a police officer but this affects me by virtue of being a South African."

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Other Briefly News stories about SAPS

• A viral TikTok clip posted by @maxaba350 showed a furious woman storming away from a police station following a confrontation with an officer who reportedly refused to certify further documents for the day after completing just one.
• Following public discussions regarding demographic representation in trainee intakes, SAPS launched a new online recruitment phase running until 13 November for citizens aged 18 to 35.
• A newly qualified SAPS officer was welcomed home by family and friends with an exuberant celebration during which she performed an energetic, unofficial drill routine in uniform.

Source: Briefly News