🚓 🚨 Update: Eight members of the South African Police Services (Saps) VIP Protection Unit will face charges for allegedly assaulting civilians on a Johannesburg highway. They will be formally charged today. ⚖️ SAPS VIPProtectionUnit Read the story ⬇️
They could be seen brandishing rifles and pistols and dragging occupants of a VW Polo out of their vehicle before kicking them as they lay helpless on the ground.
Mashatile said he abhorred the unnecessary use of force, particularly against unarmed civilians by the VIP Protection officers.Earlier this month, the Automobile Associations warned the vicious assault by the protection unit members again raised concerns over the threat the unit poses to motorists in the country.“In early 2022 we noted our deep concerns about the so-called blue light brigades and the threat they pose to road users.
“They are aggressive towards other drivers, often pushing them off the road to ensure their convoy has easy passage – many times through heavy traffic. “We noted then, as we do again here, that anecdotal evidence points to members screaming at other motorists, showing their firearms to other motorists to intimidate them, and generally being belligerent when on the road.
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