Despite video evidence, the State has been given just under two months to strengthen its case against the 8 officers charged with assault
The eight officers attached to Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s VIP protection unit believe the state has a weak case against them.
The eight police officers were seen on video physically attacking three men on the N1 highway in Johannesburg and face several charges
Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola said no amount of provocation can justify the actions of the VIP Protection Unit.
Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has proven over and over that they have no teeth, says Ian Cameron.
ActionSA believes the VIP officials were influenced by Mashatile’s mafia-style leadership to respond heavy-handedly.
Action Society’s legal team lodged a formal complaint against the police officers involved in the #BlueLightMafia viral video.
Contrary to the viral video, The South African looks at the real duties and responsibilities of SAPS VIP Protection Services members.
The SAPS VIP Protection Unit members who were captured assaulting a motorist are attached to Paul Mashatile’s protection detail.
The SAPS says it has identified the victims that were assaulted by its VIP Protection Unit who have also been identified.