The DEPUTY PRESIDENT of South Africa, Paul Mashatile, has condemned the
actions of his police protection staff after video emerged of them “attacking
people on a highway” in the city of Johannesburg.
The footage shows the armed officers dragging one man from a car and then
stamping on his head until he appeared to lose consciousness.
The video has provoked outrage and highlighted the issue of police brutality in
South Africa.
The deputy president said he “abhorred” any unnecessary use of force against
unarmed civilians and said there would be a “thorough investigation”.
There is no indication that the Deputy President was present at the scene.