On Tuesday, the Deputy President spoke out against an incident involving his VIP protection officers allegedly assaulting three civilians on a Gauteng highway. The incident was caught on video and shared on social media, sparking public outrage. ### Deputy President’s Office Confirms Incident
The South African penitentiary system has come under intense scrutiny due to concerns over its effectiveness and security. Recent incidents, including the prison break of Thabo Bester a convicted rapist and murderer from Manguang Prison last year and the emergence of live videos on social media platforms like Facebook and TikTok, have fueled public alarm.
