IOL reports that two police sergeants accused of soliciting a bribe of R1,000 in exchange for destroying a docket in Wolmaransstad, North West, were arrested by the Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit (ACIU) on Tuesday.

Sergeant Orapeleng Sekane and Sergeant Pogiso Chacha work as court orderlies at the Wolmaransstad Magistrate’s Court. North West police spokesperson, Brigadier Sabata Mokgwabone indicated: “The pair reportedly solicited R1,000 from a malicious damage to property accused on condition that they destroy the docket, which was registered in August 2021. A notice to appear was eventually issued against the man after he failed to appear in court. It was upon confrontation by one of the man's relatives on Monday, 30 January 2023, that the police officers decided to pay back the money. The matter was reported to the police and that culminated in the arrest of the pair during an undercover operation.” The two were released on a R500 bail each and the case against them was postponed to 3 March. They will also be investigated in terms of the SA Police Service (SAPS) Discipline Regulations.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Molaole Montsho at IOL

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