The media has been barred from reporting on proceedings in a trial involving Deputy President Paul Mashatile‘s eight VIP protection members.
Eight VIP Protection Unit members appear at the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on 9 November. Picture: Twitter / @tndabaThe eight men appeared in the Randburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday for the start of the trial after the case was
Also on Monday, the media was prohibited from reporting or broadcasting live proceedings of the trial in order to protest the state’s witnesses.Shadrack Molekatlane Kojoana, Johannes Matome Mampuru, Pomso Joseph Mofokeng, Harmans Madumetja Ramokhonami, Phineas Molefo Boshielo, Churchill Mpakamaseni Mkhize, Lesibana Aggrie Rambau and Moses Fhatuwani Tshidada are currently out on R10 000 bail each.
The eight South African Police Service members were part of Mashatile‘s security when they were caught on camera assaulting civilians on the N1 highway near Olivedale in Johannesburg in The suspects are facing 12 charges, including pointing a firearm, reckless and negligent driving, malicious damage to property, assault with the intent to cause grievous bodily harm, obstruction of justice, and assault by way of threat.“In line with the Saps disciplinary regulations, suspension is for 60 days; thereafter, the suspension is automatically lifted if the internal process is still underway,” national police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said at the time.
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