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title: "Watch – Paul Mashatile’s blue light brigade is back in the spotlight"
description: "The motorcade of Deputy President Paul Mashatile is accused of abusing its power in plain sight, regularly blocking early-morning traffic in Midrand, where he lives, driving against traffic on one-way sections and forcing motorists aside during peak-hour congestion. Daily Maverick’s Anna Cox explains."
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published: "2026-02-26T09:32:44"
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# Watch – Paul Mashatile’s blue light brigade is back in the spotlight

> The motorcade of Deputy President Paul Mashatile is accused of abusing its power in plain sight, regularly blocking early-morning traffic in Midrand, where he lives, driving against traffic on one-way sections and forcing motorists aside during peak-hour congestion. Daily Maverick’s Anna Cox explains.

By Anna Cox · Published 26 February 2026, 11:32 SAST

## Content

[YouTube video: "YouTube video"](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ev2YHvr5e6M)

Reporting by: Anna Cox 
Edited by: Anda Tolibadi 
Filmed by: Malibongwe Tyilo 
Produced by: Emilie Gambade 
Sub-edited by: Kevin Flynn

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