Lerato Mbhiza
THE state on Wednesday asked for more time to conclude its investigations into the assault case involving eight suspended VIP protection unit members who, while escorting Deputy President Paul Mashatile, were captured on video viciously assaulting a motorist.
The eight suspects – 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 appeared at the Randburg Magistrates Court.
They face 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.
All the suspects are out on a R10 000 bail each and their appearance has been postponed to 9 November.
Their appearance stems from an incident where the men were video-recorded beating up civilians on the side of the N1 highway
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