Three Cape cops arrested for corruption, theft

SAPS spokesperson Sergeant Noloyiso Rwexana said on Wednesday “the three official police were from the Cape Town Central police station and they stand accused of corruption, theft and defeating the administration of justice”. The three cops aged 38, 34 and 41 are to appear in the Cape Town Magistrate court.

It’s alleged that the three officials searched the complaints vehicle in Loop Street Cape Town and they found phones. The complaint says they arrested him for possession of stolen goods and for him to receive the supposedly stolen goods back, he needed to pay R20 000 cash. The victim said they also gave him a number to call once he has got the money. Sergeant Rwexana said “also said “The complainant managed to get R5000 and a meeting was arranged with the members. The complainant and his friend were taken to Cape Town Central and later they were allowed to go without being arrested."

The acting Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Sindile Mfazi said “there is no place for corrupt members in the SAPS”.

By Chuma Matiwane