It is alleged the officer tried to unlawfully obtain R1 000 from a motorist who ran a red light.
A file image of Msunduzi's traffic officers. Photo: Msunduzi
A Msunduzi Municipality traffic officer was granted bail of R2 000 for trying to solicit a bribe from a motorist.
Mithesh Jethoo (42) from Richmond made his first appearance in the Pietermaritzburg Magistrate’s Court on Thursday where he is facing a corruption charge.
It is alleged that on February 25 he tried to unlawfully obtain R1 000 from a motorist who went through a red robot.
He was arrested on February 28. The state said they were not opposed to Jethoo being released on bail.
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