Watch | Deputy president’s security officers caught stomping on man in South Africa, face inquiry

A disturbing incident unfolded in South Africa as a group of officers, tasked with safeguarding the country's deputy president, was captured on video dragging a man out of a car and ruthlessly stomping on his head.

The shocking footage quickly spread across social media platforms, igniting widespread outrage among citizens, reported Al Jazeera.

The targeted officers are members of the police security team responsible for protecting South Africa's deputy president, Paul Mashatile, according to confirmation from his office. Notably, Paul Mashatile himself was not visible during the distressing incident.

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The video portrays the officers, armed with rifles, forcibly dragging the defenceless man across a major highway in Johannesburg. In a display of brutality that was deeply disturbing, the officers unleashed a wave of relentless kicks and stompedon his head and body. Another individual, seeking to shield himself, was also kicked by the officers while desperately covering his head with his hands. The officers swiftly fled the scene in two black SUVs after the incident.

Officers involved in the incident face internal scrutiny

In response to the incident, the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID), responsible for investigating cases of police misconduct, launched an immediate inquiry into the matter. While Mashatile's office expressed his strong disapproval of the unnecessary use of force against unarmed civilians, it did not confirm his direct involvement or presence in the convoy of vehicles during the incident.

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The distressing video exposed the involvement of at least seven police officers in the assault. Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, spokesperson for the national police, said that the officers involved in the incident have been identified and will be subjected to internal disciplinary procedures. Moreover, Mathe said that the victims who were assaultedhave been successfully traced by the police.

This shocking incident has sparked a national uproar, shedding light on the need for accountability within law enforcement. As the investigation proceeds, many are calling for swift and decisive action to ensure justice is served and to prevent such abuses of power in the future. The assault underscoresthe need for strict adherence to human rights principles and the preservation of public trust in the country's law enforcement agencies.

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