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It was alleged that the 38-year-old sergeant was on duty and under the influence of alcohol when he lost control of the police vehicle in Mitchells Plain in August.
The collision resulted in the death of a seven-year-old girl five months ago.
Nigerian national Clifford Iroka Onyedikachi had just finished a meal with friends when police apprehended him and took him to the police station and about five hours later he lay battered and unable to walk – all because he could not produce his ID.
IPID spokesperson, Lizzy Supinge said the officers were arrested at work on Wednesday and were detained at the Boksburg police station.
Four police officers in Boksburg North have been arrested for the alleged assault and torture of a foreigner.