The police’s own regulations specifically provide for an expeditious disciplinary process to be followed where gross misconduct is involved. The fact that this isn't being followed suggests the officers could expect a mere slap on the wrist.
VIP protection unit cops assault the occupants of a VW Polo.
The incident, caught on camera, has caused a public outcryIn the midst of a public outcry, the police initially only informed four of the eight bodyguards who assaulted the occupants of a VW Polo on the N1 highway between Pretoria and Johannesburg last Sunday that they would be suspended. Later in the week, the other four members were also suspended.Get 14 days free to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. Thereafter you will be billed R75 per month.
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