The South African Police Service (SAPS) management in Gauteng has noted a video circulating on social media platforms, particularly Facebook, depicting a police official in full uniform allegedly returning money to a member of the public following an alleged bribery incident.
The police officer featured in the video has been identified, and immediate disciplinary processes have been instituted. A departmental investigation has also been launched to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
SAPS maintains a zero-tolerance approach to corruption. The acceptance, solicitation or facilitation of a bribe constitutes a criminal offence and a serious violation of the SAPS Code of Conduct.
The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, has strongly condemned the alleged conduct."The South African Police Service will not tolerate corruption in any form. Members who abuse their authority, compromise their integrity, or betray the trust placed in them by the public will be dealt with decisively. We are committed to ensuring that every allegation of corruption is thoroughly investigated and that appropriate disciplinary and criminal action is taken where warranted.
Our communities deserve professional, ethical and accountable policing, and we remain steadfast in protecting the integrity of the organisation," said Lieutenant General Mthombeni.
All SAPS members are expected to conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism, in compliance with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the SAPS Code of Conduct, and all applicable legislative and policy frameworks.
Members of the public are urged not to offer bribes and to report any allegations of corruption or extortion involving SAPS members through the following channels:
* SAPS Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701
* SAPS National Complaints Service Centre: 0800 333 177
* Corruption Watch WhatsApp Line: 072 013 5569
* Gauteng Service Complaints Standby: 082 442 2000
* Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)
SAPS remains committed to rooting out corruption within its ranks and ensuring accountability, professionalism and public trust in policing.
The police officer featured in the video has been identified, and immediate disciplinary processes have been instituted. A departmental investigation has also been launched to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
SAPS maintains a zero-tolerance approach to corruption. The acceptance, solicitation or facilitation of a bribe constitutes a criminal offence and a serious violation of the SAPS Code of Conduct.
The Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, has strongly condemned the alleged conduct."The South African Police Service will not tolerate corruption in any form. Members who abuse their authority, compromise their integrity, or betray the trust placed in them by the public will be dealt with decisively. We are committed to ensuring that every allegation of corruption is thoroughly investigated and that appropriate disciplinary and criminal action is taken where warranted.
Our communities deserve professional, ethical and accountable policing, and we remain steadfast in protecting the integrity of the organisation," said Lieutenant General Mthombeni.
All SAPS members are expected to conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism, in compliance with the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, the SAPS Code of Conduct, and all applicable legislative and policy frameworks.
Members of the public are urged not to offer bribes and to report any allegations of corruption or extortion involving SAPS members through the following channels:
* SAPS Anti-Corruption Hotline: 0800 701 701
* SAPS National Complaints Service Centre: 0800 333 177
* Corruption Watch WhatsApp Line: 072 013 5569
* Gauteng Service Complaints Standby: 082 442 2000
* Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID)
SAPS remains committed to rooting out corruption within its ranks and ensuring accountability, professionalism and public trust in policing.