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Media Statement
EASTERN CAPE – The Komani Serious Corruption Investigation of the Hawks, in collaboration with the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA), has ensured that justice is served as Luyanda Xinishe (47) is sentenced to three years of direct imprisonment for corruption with no option of a fine on 19 March 2025. The case stemmed from a 2018 motor vehicle accident in which the complainant’s brother was severely injured. Xinishe, a police officer at the time, was among those who attended the accident scene but failed to complete the accident report form. The complainant required this report to process a claim with the Road Accident Fund (RAF). Xinishe later contacted the complainant, demanding a J88 medical form along with a R1 000 bribe in exchange for completing the accident report. The matter was immediately reported to the Hawks for further investigation. On 22 August 2022 the investigation team executed an operation that led to the arrest of Xinishe in the act.
Following multiple court appearances, the Mthatha Specialised Commercial Crimes Court handed down a three-year direct imprisonment sentence on 19 March 2025 with no option for a fine.
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