VIP unit officers face 12 charges

JOHANNESBURG - The state is opposing bail for the eight VIP protection members filmed assaulting a motorist on a Johannesburg freeway.

They are appearing at the Randburg Magistrate's Court after the viral video showed them kicking and slapping the motorist.

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Their lawyer is arguing that they should be granted bail.

The court has also heard that the person who took the video received a threatening sms from an unknown number.

All eight accused remain suspended from the VIP unit.