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SAPS disciplinary system fails to address police brutality, eroding public trust in law enforcement

South Africa

SAPS disciplinary system fails to address police brutality, eroding public trust in law enforcement

By David Bruce

'I look dead in that video' – Mashatile 'blue light' protection unit victim and partner speak a year after brutal highway attack

South Africa

'I look dead in that video' – Mashatile 'blue light' protection unit victim and partner speak a year after brutal highway attack

By Juanita du Preez

‘Blue light bullies’ case drags on while members of Mashatile’s VIP protection unit are back at work

South Africa

‘Blue light bullies’ case drags on while members of Mashatile’s VIP protection unit are back at work

By Michelle Banda

Mashatile’s VIP officers show their faces for the first time, as court postpones case for trial in May next year

Maverick News

Mashatile’s VIP officers show their faces for the first time, as court postpones case for trial in May next year

By Michelle Banda

Bheki Cele defends SAPS in Parliament while assault case against Paul Mashatile's protectors continues

South Africa

Bheki Cele defends SAPS in Parliament while assault case against Paul Mashatile's protectors continues

By Michelle Banda

Magistrate blasts State’s ‘weak’ case, grants bail to Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit officers

South Africa

Magistrate blasts State’s ‘weak’ case, grants bail to Mashatile’s VIP Protection Unit officers

By Michelle Banda

Mashatile's VIP Protection Unit officers to spend weekend in custody while bail application continues

South Africa

Mashatile's VIP Protection Unit officers to spend weekend in custody while bail application continues

By Michelle Banda

Calls to rein in VIP convoys mount as charges filed against Mashatile’s protection unit

South Africa

Calls to rein in VIP convoys mount as charges filed against Mashatile’s protection unit

By Michelle Banda

IPID to probe vicious assault on motorists by Paul Mashatile’s security unit as rage ignites across SA

South Africa

IPID to probe vicious assault on motorists by Paul Mashatile’s security unit as rage ignites across SA

By Michelle Banda