How state’s ‘frail’ case helped VIP protection officers secure bail
Victims yet to identify assailants, state hasn't tracked sender of threatening text
01 August 2023 - 14:00
The state's “hasty decision” to “prematurely” enrol a “weak” case against eight suspended VIP protection officers linked to an alleged vicious attack on the N1 highway came under the spotlight on Tuesday when the police officers were granted bail by the Randburg magistrate's court...
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