Traffic officer found guilty for soliciting a R200 bribe

A Mokopane traffic officer has been found guilty of soliciting a R200 bribe from an undercover investigator by the Mokopane Magistrate Court.

The Mokopane Magistrate Court recently found Vincent Madiga, a traffic officer, guilty of soliciting an R200 bribe from an undercover investigator in a recent judgement.

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When was the traffic officer arrested?

Vincent Madiga appeared in court recently on corruption accusations after being detained along the N1 in Limpopo province in May 2019.

“Audio and video evidence were presented during the court proceedings.” Following the conclusion of the hearings, the court determined that the state had proven its case beyond a reasonable doubt, and so found Madiga guilty on all charges.

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“This was despite the defense’s constitutional challenge to the video evidence.” The case has been postponed until September 29, 2023, for pre-sentencing processes, according to the Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC).

Similar case

In KZN, a traffic officer was sentenced to three years in prison for requesting a R800 bribe.

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Sandile Lloyd Nene, 43, informed a woman that her car lights were too close to the tyres and that she may be fined R800.

He then took her automobile license disc and denied her driving privileges. Nene assured her that if she paid him R800, he would waive the fine and return her license disc and driving license.

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The woman only had R200 on her. On another time, Nene was arrested while accepting the balance.

RTMC plea to the public

The RTMC has called on citizens to report suspected acts of fraud, corruption, and malfeasance to ntacu@rtmc.co.za or by WhatsApp to 083 293 7989.

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