In light of recent events, the police want to show there are still decent officers in service.
On Thursday 20 August, Muldersdrift police held an imbizo, or gathering, to discuss certain relevant issues. Among them was the issue of corruption in the police service.
The morning took the course of abstaining from accepting bribes and participating in illegal acts.
“We will never tolerate corrupt members of the police,” police spokesperson, Warrant Officer Hitler Ngwenya said.
“Instead, they will be arrested.”
The Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act (Precca) is the key statute on corruption in South Africa. It provides for the general offence of corruption as well as specific offences. It also provides for investigative measures, as well as preventative measures in the fight against corruption.
The offence of corruption under Precca is defined as:
• The abuse of power for private gain.
• The giving of money; a donation; a fee; a reward; property; the avoidance of loss; the discharge of a loan; a privilege; a discount etc to someone of authority for his or her private gain.
• A person of authority who uses their power illegally or unfairly.
If you ever witness and want to report corruption, go to www.whistleblowing.co.za and report it online. Or contact the nearest police station and inform them.
But the imbizo highlighted the silver lining as well.
Certificates of excellence were awarded to members of the police who performed their duties correctly and with honour. Sergeants Mabila, Mashaba, Gadebe and Constable Luvhengo were praised with these certificates.
According to Ngwenya, their dedication and hard work is the reason the crime rate in Muldersdrift has decreased.
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