An almost two-year investigation has resulted in the arrest of numerous traffic officials for alleged unlawful and corrupt activities.
The Road Traffic Management Anti-Corruption Unit and the SAPS have arrested 11 traffic officers in Polokwane.
According to the Road Traffic Management Corporation , the officers were arrested on allegations that they had been taking bribes from bus operators, taxi drivers and motorists travelling on the N1 between Polokwane and Musina. “It is alleged that the officers stop motorists and conduct inspections, but demand bribes instead of issuing a traffic fine when they find faults with the vehicles or driving licences,” a statement from the RTMC reads.
“The suspects were identified after a lengthy investigation involving provincial detectives of the Limpopo SAPS. The suspects are expected to appear in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court soon to face charges relating to defeating the ends of justice, extortion, and solicitation of bribes from motorists, bus driver operators and long-distance operators.”
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