The victim was admitted to hospital on Monday, where he later died from his injuries.
The incident reportedly happened in Piet Retief when two police officers responded to a domestic violence complaint.
Mpumalanga police spokesperson Donald Mdhluli confirmed that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) is conducting its own investigation.
“The Acting Provincial Commissioner, Major General Zeph Mkhwanazi, has strongly condemned this incident and expressed deep concern over any actions that compromise the integrity of the police service,” Mdhluli said.
“Mkhwanazi said there is nothing that is going to be swept under the table and we can never allow any manner of misconduct by members of the service. The incident is regrettable, and if these members are found to have taken the law into their own hands, then unfortunately, they will have to be charged accordingly and face the full might of the law.”
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