Mashatile confirms his VIP protection unit was involved in brutal assault incident

PHUTI MOSOMANE

The Deputy President Paul Mashatile has confirmed that members of his protection unit were involved in an assault incident said to be on the N1 in Joburg, captured on a video which went viral on social media and angered many South Africans.

The members of the VIP unit were seen on the video brandishing an assortment of firearms, dragging a man on the tarmac, kicking him all over his body while he lay there motionless.

Next to him was another youngster who was trying to protect his face from the barrage of kicks from the men, some in suites while others wore sneakers and jeans. It wasn’t clear from the footage what sparked the brutal assault on the men but there was a stationary car parked on the side of the road.

Mashatile spokesperson Vukani Mde said the Deputy President became aware of an unfortunate incident involving members