City of Tshwane Metro officer arrested for allegedly soliciting R2000 bribe
A Tshwane Metro Police Department constable has been released on bail following her arrest for allegedly soliciting a R2000 bribe from a motorist.
The officer and her companion alleged stopped a driver of a vehicle with an unroadworthy trailer on R104 near Mamelodi on Friday and demanded a bribe. The motorist reported the incident to members of the Road Traffic Management Corporation – Anti Corruption Unit who arranged an entrapment together with member of the Hawks.
A female officer was arrested on the spot and the amount of R2000.00 was found in her possession. She kept in custody over the weekend and while her companion was released on warning.
The suspect appeared at the Pretoria Magistrate court today and was granted bail on R2000.00. The case was postponed to 12 May 2023.
The RTMC is determined to fight corruption in the traffic fraternity and members of the public are urged to report all suspicions of malfeasances, bribery, fraud, and corruption by sending a WhatsApp message to 083 293 799 or sending an email to ntacu@rtmc.co.za.
All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality.
Media enquiries:
Simon Zwane
Cell: 082 551 9892
