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Eight VIP Protection Unit members at the Randburg Magistrates’ Court on 24 July 2023. (Photo by Gallo Images / Papi Morake)
INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE

VIP assault accused granted R10 000 bail

The Randburg magistrate’s court ruled the state had a weak case against granting bail and postponed the matter to 27 September

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read
Deputy President Paul Mashatile. Photo: (Morapedi Mashashe/Getty Images & Christopher)
INDEPENDENT POLICE INVESTIGATIVE DIRECTORATE

Member of Paul Mashatile’s protection unit says state’s assault case against him is weak

Phineas Molefo Boshielo is one of eight officers accused of assaulting three military trainees on a Johannesburg highway

  • Eunice Masson
2 min read