Mashatile's Convoy Sprayed With Bullets On N12 After Anc Meeting - Report

Cape Town - A recent revelation has confirmed that Deputy President Paul Mashatile narrowly escaped harm after his convoy was fired upon while en route from an ANC NEC meeting in Boksburg, Gauteng - an incident that remained concealed from the public for nearly three weeks.

Bullets struck his official vehicle three times on the N12 highway, though Mashatile was unharmed, The Citizen said in a report, citing Times Live .

A joint investigation by the South African Police Service and the Presidential Protection Unit is underway.

Mashatile's spokesperson, Keith Khoza, confirmed the incident and said the PPU did not return fire, prioritising the deputy president's safety.

"All we know is that the car was hit by gunfire after leaving the NEC meeting. The issue is currently being handled by the Saps general responsible for presidential security services and the related arms of the police force," the report quoted him as saying.