Action Society invites members of the media to attend proceedings in the Randburg Magistrates Court tomorrow, Thursday, 6 November 2025, where judgment will be delivered on the Section 174 application brought by the defence in the so-called #BlueLightMafia case.
The application, an attempt by the defence to have the case dismissed on the grounds of “insufficient evidence”, was argued in September and the scheduled judgement for the application was postponed in October. Action Society remains confident that it will be dismissed tomorrow, allowing the trial against the eight accused SAPS officers to proceed.
The eight officers were on duty when the now-infamous assault on civilians took place, captured in widely circulated video footage that shocked the nation. They have pleaded not guilty to all charges. During the trial, the State led multiple witnesses and presented compelling video and testimonial evidence linking all accused to the incident.
“The attempt to discharge the case under Section 174 is nothing more than a last-ditch effort to escape accountability,” said Juanita du Preez, spokesperson for Action Society. “The eight accused should be treated as the criminals they are. They disregarded the law, misused their authority, and brutalised civilians instead of protecting them.”
Details:
Date: Thursday, 6 November 2025
Time: Journalists are requested to arrive from 08:30
Venue: Randburg Magistrates Court
