Another cop nabbed for graft

ANOTHER North West traffic officer was arrested on Saturday for soliciting bribes, bringing to two the number of provincial officers nabbed in anti-corruption stings in a week, the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) said yesterday. The officer was caught by an undercover agent of the national Traffic Anti-Corruption Unit on the N12 between Wolmaransstad and Klerksdorp, RTMC spokesman Simon Zwane said. The officer, who was allegedly using a speed enforcement operation to solicit R100 bribes from motorists, was due to appear in court today. On Wednesday, a North West traffic officer was arrested when he allegedly solicited a bribe from an undercover anti-corruption agent in Klerksdorp. Zwane said the RTMC had prioritised anti-corruption measures in an effort to improve compliance with road rules and reduce lawlessness. Sergeant Sebo Mathabatha of the Tshwane metro police department was arrested last month for soliciting a R100 bribe from an undercover agent. She appeared in the Cullinan Magistrate’s Court. Another traffic officer, Oupa Mashiya, attached to Emfuleni municipality, is on trial in Vanderbijlpark for soliciting bribes. The public can report corruption and reckless driving on 0861 400 800. – ANA