Crackdown sees nine traffic cops nabbed for corruption
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) says nine traffic officers have been arrested in Gauteng and KwaZulu Natal for fraud and corruption ahead of the festive season.
Two Tshwane metro police officers were arrested for allegedly soliciting a bribe of R1500 from a taxi driver.
In KwaZulu-Natal, seven officers were arrested in Newcastle for fraud and corruption following complaints from members of the public.
The seven include five traffic officers employed by the provincial Road Traffic Inspectorate and two from the Newcastle municipality.
RTMC spokesperson Simon Zwane says they will not only be monitoring the traffic flow but also the conduct of officers.
"In Tshwane, during the encounter, the driver immediately alerted the National Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit, and a successful sting operation was conducted, resulting in the arrest of the officers.
"In Newcastle, the officers were arrested in a joint operation conducted by NTACU and the Hawks following complaints from members of the public regarding the conduct of traffic officers on the road.
"An undercover operation was conducted, and the seven officers were arrested for fraud and corruption. All the suspects are expected to appear in court soon."
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