Four VIP Protection Unit officers have been served with suspension lettters
Four police officers who are part of Deputy President Paul Mashatile’s police VIP security detail have been served with suspension letters.
The four members are members of the VIP Protection detail assigned to the deputy president – Paul Mashatile.
A group of officers was caught on camera assaulting motorists along the N1 highway in Johannesburg.
Police Spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe says, “In terms of the disciplinary regulations, they have been served with notices of the employer’s intention to suspend. They must provide representations why they should not be suspended under the circumstances. Representation will be considered and outcome will be communicated to them.”
Deputy president Paul Mashatile on Tuesday condemned the conduct of members of his VIP protection unit for assaulting the three men.
In a statement, Mshatile appealed to the public to allow the SAPS the necessary space to complete its investigation.
“The Deputy President abhors any unnecessary use of force, particularly against unarmed civilians. The National Commissioner of the SAPS, General Fannie Masemola, has promised a thorough investigation of the incident and articulated the conduct expected of police officers very well,” read the statement
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