ore than six members of the VIP protection unit allegedly assaulting seemingly helpless men travelling in a VW Polo on the highway was circulated.Police have identified the officers in question and traced the victims featured in the clip.
On Tuesday Mashatile's spokesperson Vukani Mde confirmed the deputy president was aware of the “unfortunate incident”. “The deputy president has become aware of an unfortunate incident involving members of the SA Police Service who are attached to his protection detail and civilians which occurred in Johannesburg over the weekend.
“The deputy president abhors any unnecessary use of force, particularly against unarmed civilians. The national [police] commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola has promised a thorough investigation and articulated the conduct expected of police officers very well.”“The deputy president has full confidence in the police under the leadership of [police minister] Bheki Cele and the command of Masemola to do the right thing in this regard.
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