Mashatile VIP protection officers back in court

JOHANNESBURG - Eight members of Deputy President Paul Mashatile's security detail are back in court.

The group are accused of assaulting motorists on the N1 in Johannesburg.

The incident was caught on camera and went viral on social media.

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They face charges of pointing a firearm, malicious damage to property, reckless and negligent driving and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm.

When they previously appeared in court, all eight had their faces covered with masks.

But, at their last appearance, they were ordered to show their faces.