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Bail ruling expected in 'blue light' highway assault case

The National Prosecuting Authority says investigations are underway to establish who threatened one of their witnesses.

JOHANNESBURG - The accused in the "blue light" highway assault case will hear if they will be granted bail on Thursday morning.

Deputy President Paul Mashatile's protectors are accused of beating up three civilians on the N1.

They face charges of assault GBH, pointing of a firearm and malicious damage to property.

READ: VIP unit officers face 12 charges

The VIP protection unit members were caught on camera.

It's now been alleged a threatening message was sent to a state witness.

The message said they had made enemies by supplying the video to the media.

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