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An administrative employee of the police allegedly tried to bribe himself for a promotion.
A South African Police Service official was arrested in Limpopo after allegedly attempting to bribe his way to a promotion.
Mokwape Bettie Malatji, who is stationed at the Ritavi Police Station in Limpopo, received a suspension notice on Friday.
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The 50-year-old administration clerk faces corruption charges after allegedly offering the deputy provincial commissioner R5,000 for a promotion to a recently announced position.
“It all allegedly started with text messages that were sent to the general by the defendants, offering [a] 5,000 rand bribe in exchange for a promotion, “said police spokesman Brig. Motlafela Mojapelo.
“[The accused] She was so determined to bribe her to the top that she even drove from Mopani district to Mankweng on October 10 to hand over the 5,000 rand.
After supposedly handing over the money, she was immediately arrested and the case was transferred to the provincial Anti-Corruption Unit.
He appeared at Mankweng Magistrates Court on Monday and was granted bail of 1,000 rand. The case was postponed until November 18 for further investigation.
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