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| Media Statement The Independent Complaints Directorate (ICD) has arrested a member of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police for alleged corrupt practices. The incident occurred on Monday, 08 May 2006 in Bonaero Park in Gauteng Province , where it is alleged that the said officer, extorted an amount of R 100.00 from a motorist who was using his mobile phone while driving within the magisterial jurisdiction of Germiston . Allegedly the suspect officer undertook not to issue summons as required by the law provided there is an exchange of money. The ICD took charge of the investigation immediately and arrested the officer on Monday, 08 May 2006 . Ms Zandile Prudence Sithole (33) appeared in the Germiston Magistrates' Court on the same day and was granted R 3000. 00 bail. Her next appearance will be on Thursday, 08 June 2006 at the same court. We have recommended to the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Management for her suspension accordingly. We wish to reiterate that we strongly believe that policing oversight is a must in a democratic society”.
Contact Person: Steve Mabona |
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