26March 2013
On Monday two Western Cape Traffic Officials were arrested on charges of corruption.
Members of the public came forward with
information of two traffic officers who were requesting bribes from
motorists.
One officer is expected to appear in the
George Magistrate court today the other one will appear in the Athlone
Magistrate court on Wednesday.
MEC of Community Safety Dan Plato said they
have zero tolerance towards corruption.
Ministerial Spokesperson Greg Wagner said
that Minster Plato has welcomed these arrests and want to send out a strong
message to all other employees of the Western Cape government and
traffic department that corruption will not be tolerated.
“These arrests follow a thorough
investigation by the South African Police in collaboration with the Western Cape department of
community safety,” said Wagner.
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