The highly anticipated judgment in the #BlueLightMafia case’s Section 174 application has been postponed to 6 November 2025, after proceedings in the Randburg Magistrates Court this morning were halted due to the presiding magistrate’s illness.
The eight SAPS officers, accused of brutally assaulting civilians while on duty in a widely circulated video, had applied for discharge under Section 174 of the Criminal Procedure Act, claiming that the State failed to present sufficient evidence against them.
Action Society, which has been monitoring proceedings closely, expressed disappointment over the delay but reiterated its confidence that the court will ultimately dismiss the defence’s application.
“The accused are clearly trying every possible tactic to evade accountability,” said Juanita du Preez, spokesperson for Action Society. “The evidence against them is overwhelming. The video footage and witness testimony speak for themselves. These men must face the consequences of their actions in a court of law.”
The State has previously argued that a prima facie case has been established, with multiple witnesses and video evidence corroborating the involvement of all eight accused officers through the doctrine of common purpose.
“The public deserves closure on this case,” Du Preez added. “Each postponement is a reminder of how often victims of police brutality must wait for justice while those responsible remain in uniform. We urge the court to proceed without further delay once the magistrate returns.”
