People with tattoos “have a tendency of being gangsters.” This sentiment was publicly expressed by police minister Bheki Cele earlier this year, when explaining why the police do not hire candidates who have tattoos. The application form to become an officer asks about tattoos, and states that the tattoo you possess shouldn’t be irreconcilable with SAPS. Having a gang number, … Continue reading You can be an unfit, racist, sexist, abusive cop – but no tattoos