The Western Cape police arrested four of its own members this morning, on allegations of corruption

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The four constables are accused of demanding money from people, that they accused of breaking the law, in exchange for their freedom.

The constables, aged between 27 and 37, have been the subject of an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Unit since last year.

Following a thorough investigation relating to two cases reported last year and three cases this year, a warrant of arrest was issued for the four, which was executed this morning at the Harare police station where they are based.

The members are expected to make their court appearance in Khayelitsha tomorrow on charges of corruption, theft and robbery.

Liesl Smit
Liesl Smit
Liesl is the Smile 90.4FM News Manager. She has been at Smile since 2016, with nearly 20 years experience in the radio industry, including reading news, field reporting and producing. In 2008 she won the Vodacom Journalist of the Year Award, Western Cape region. liesl@smile904.fm

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