Gauteng traffic officer nabbed for allegedly accepting R40 bribe from a taxi driver
A 55 year-old traffic officer attached to the Gauteng Traffic Department has been arrested for allegedly taking a R40 bribe from a taxi driver.
Members of the National Anti-Corruption Unit from the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) together with the Gauteng Traffic Department Compliance Unit and SAPS Gauteng special task unit nabbed the officer at his office in Tshwane.
It is alleged that the officer and his colleagues stopped an overloaded taxi in Olivenhoutbosch in July this year. The officer allegedly demanded a R50 bribe, however the driver had only R40 and the officer then took the driver's cellphone. The officer is expected to be charged for bribery and robbery.
The arrest brings to 11 the number of traffic officers arrested in connection to corruption in the last three months.
More arrests are expected in this case. Investigations are continuing in other provinces and arrests are imminent.
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) is committed to rid the traffic fraternity of apples and restore integrity within the sector.
Members of the public are urged to report bribery and corruption on 0861 400 800.
Enquiries:
Simon Zwane
Cell: 082 551 9892
