28 October 2014
National Police Commissioner Riah Phiyega has warned that people who are considering joining the police force through illegal means.
These as eighteen people have
been arrested in the police for recruitment fraud and corruption.
Commissioner said over
5 000 entry level posts will be advertised soon and urged people to not
ruin their future by either offering or accepting bribes.
Police Spokesperson Lieutenant
General Solomon Makgale said eight of the eighteen people arrested were from
the Soweto police station.
Makgale said the arrests also
include the Benoni Cluster Commander, Brigadier Ndebeni, on charges of fraud
and corruption after she allegedly used her position as chairperson of a
selection panel to replace deserving candidate with an undeserving one.
Makgale said her case will be
heard again on 19 January 2015 in the Soweto Regional court. The SAPS employees
are also facing disciplinary charges.
Makgale said already,
Lieutenant Colonel Myando was found guilty and dismissed last week, which
highlights the seriousness with which the SAPS management views its members
being involved in corrupt activities.
Makgale said Myando, as well
as the other accused, will continue to answer to criminal charges. In the
meantime, Moletje and her two co-accused are likely to face charges of fraud
and corruption, while the two men are also likely to face additional charges of
impersonating police officers.
“They are expected to appear
in the Pretoria Regional Court on Monday, 27 October 2014 Makgale added.
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