Video footage emerged on Friday showing EFF MP Marshall Dlamini slapping a plain clothes police officer. 

Police spokesperson Brigadier Vishnu Naidoo confirmed to News24 that two charges of assault had been laid by a female sergeant and a male warrant officer respectively. He added that police are currently investigating the matters and will then send the case to the Director of Public Prosecutions for decision on whether or not to prosecute. 

Following the slapping incident, the EFF have claimed that the altercation was in response to a right-wing threat against the life of their leader, Julius Malema. 

The police ministry confirmed yesterday (Saturday) that they have received information of this threat from the red berets.

Meanwhile, Parliament has condemned Dlamini's alleged assault in the "strongest terms."

Parliament's presiding officers, National Assembly Speaker Baleka Mbete and National Council of Provinces chairperson Thandi Modise said the initial report alleges that Warrant Officer Johan Carstens, responsible for cordoning off the exit area for the procession, faced sudden confrontation and was attacked by the EFF MP, resulting in facial injuries.

-News24.com