Sixteen police officers who belong to the so-called ‘Rambo Squad’ have been arrested in Ficksburg for allegedly assaulting members of the public.

The seven police officers accused of killing protester Andries Tatane are expected to apply for the charges to be dropped.

An officer testifying in the trial of seven others for the death of Andries Tatane has changed his testimony because he was fired, a court has heard.

SABC cameraman Filane Chomane has denied refusing to give police a statement on the events leading to Ficksburg protester Andries Tatane’s death.

The eight policemen accused of killing protester Andries Tatane were refused bail in the Ficksburg Magistrate’s Court on Friday, the ICD said.