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Media Statement WESTERN CAPE – The Provincial Commissioner of the Western Cape, Lt Gen (Adv.) Thembisile Patekile has issued a stern warning against corruption within the ranks of police officers in the Western Cape and made it clear that the South African Police Service remains committed to a zero-tolerance approach in this regard. This warning by the Provincial Commissioner comes on the backdrop of the arrest of the warrant officer who was arrested on Wednesday 30 October 2024 following ongoing investigation into the allegations of corruption. He will make a court appearance in the Vredenburg Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 31 October on a charge of corruption. Initial investigation suggests that on 12 March 2024 the warrant officer stationed at Vredenburg Detective Services requested a suspect in a criminal case to meet him at a nearby shopping complex. Reports further suggested that the member requested a payment of R1500,00 for his efforts to ensure that the case of driving under the influence of alcohol will be withdrawn. The conduct of the police officer was reported and eventually transferred to the Western Cape Provincial Ani-Corruption Unit for further investigation. The SAPS encourage the public to report any corrupt activities involving members of the South African Police Service on the Anti-Corruption Hotline 0800 701701, Crime Stop on 08600 10111 or alternatively using the mobile application MySAPS anonymously.
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