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

Cape motorists fear using the ‘Hell Run N2

Motorists traveling on the N2 are left fearing for their lives as many criminal activities have been happening on the N2 route. Motorists using this route have started calling it the ‘Hell Route’.

There have been reports about these criminal activities on the N2 and for the longest time the N2 route has caused fear and sorrow for those using it. Over the past few months, criminal activities and protests have escalated at an alarming rate, especially around the Helderberg area. Every second or third day you hear of the stoning of vehicles on the N2. The route is one of the busiest routes going in the CBD and for it to be unsafe doesn’t make any sense. The Helderberg crime watch group said “its nerve wrecking to have to wait and hear if your child made it to school or one your family members made it safe to work”. 

The stoning of two vehicle last Thursday caused panic and fear and this made SAPS and the government to come with a plan of action on how to protect motorist who are traveling on the N2 route especial at night.

By Chuma Matiwane