By Akani Nkuna
The Democratic Alliance has expressed outrage over the acquittal of eight SA Police Service VIP Protection Unit members linked to Deputy President Paul Mashatile, following an internal disciplinary process.
The party has called for stronger accountability measures and an overhaul of the police’s disciplinary procedures in response to the decision.
DA spokesperson Ian Cameron, who also heads up the Portfolio Committee on Police, said on Wednesday that the outcome was travesty of justice and a blow to public trust in law enforcement accountability.
“This disgraceful outcome is the direct result of a failed internal SAPS disciplinary system, obstructive union interference and complicit police leadership,” he said in a statement.
“This case is not isolated. It reflects a broader rot within SAPS disciplinary processes where violent conduct is excused, internal accountability is cosmetic and politically connected officers enjoy untouchable status.”
The incident stems from July 2023 when members
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