Blue Light Bullies must be held to account
24 July 2023
The DA welcomes the first court appearance of the now infamous Blue Light Bullies, who were caught on camera brutally beating civilians on the side of the road earlier this month. This sends the right message that despite what some may believe, no one is above the law.
Following the brutal attack, and the emergence of the viral video, the DA laid a complaint with IPID leading to the court appearance today.
Today’s court proceedings have reassured the public that with an independent judicial system, the victims of this savage and unwarranted attack have the opportunity to see justice served.
The actions of the accused have sparked a bigger debate however, focusing on the desperate need for accountability amongst public servants. Members of the South African Police Service should not inspire, nor seek to inspire fear in South Africans with unnecessary acts of violence on the streets. Regardless of who they claim to be protecting.