The reality of police brutality in the beautiful and heartwarming county of South Africa is more real than one imagines, even in the post- apartheid, thanks to the sacrifices and selfless efforts of the great reformer and leader, Nelson Mandela and other notable freedom fighters, the domination of white rule did indeed come to an eventful end. But police brutality has not ended; on the contrary, it has become a major force to be reckoned with. Although apartheid ended several decades ago, it still has a major impact on the way police carry out their work within the South African Police Service (SAPS), leading to more corruption and police brutality. As a result, police reform has been a very slow process in South Africa. The law gives the police the power to use force when necessary to fulfill their role in enforcing the law. In the contemporary world, police superiors, government and the public expect police to use whatever force is necessary in the course of their work. However, while constantly working in a disorderly community, Norma Romm asserts that some police officers tend to develop a negative attitude towards the subjects, although their role is to protect members of society (156). By developing this attitude, these members of the police force will tend to acquire the idea that they have power over society. To some extent, these police officers believe they are above the law. In post-apartheid South Africa, a high proportion of police officers have developed this attitude. This is largely because the policies of the South African Police Service (SAPS) are based on traditional reaction-based models (Raphaely 6). Post-apart...... middle of paper ......e security needs of the nation. This will transform the SAPS into an institution with integrity and accountability for its actions. While the main objective of the police is to protect civilians, the increasing acts of brutality committed by the force have caused South African society to adopt a negative attitude. to the SAPS. And rightly so, because police officers tend to abuse the power and privileges bestowed on them by the constitution since the end of apartheid. Levels of corruption between the SAPS and its affiliated institutions remain very high. Although laws were established under the SAPS at the end of apartheid, more regulations are needed to enforce these policies within the membership. This in turn will transform South Africa into a state where law and order prevails and police brutality is not a growing problem..