The suspects were arrested on February 2 by the members of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks for allegedly selling driver’s licences for R4 500 without the driver being tested by the examiner.
The City’s Group Forensic and Investigation Service (GFIS) department received an anonymous tip-off early this week about a cleaner who is allegedly selling driver’s licences.
Both the suspects are stationed at the Xavier Junction licence and testing centre in Ormonde.
GFIS officials working with the Hawks acted on the tip-off and made arrangements to collect the driver’s licence after a booking was made by the suspects.
A sting operation was then set up that resulted in the suspects being arrested after handing over a temporary driver’s licence to an undercover member of the Hawks.
The female suspect had a stack of driver’s licence cards which she alleged were ready to be collected by her clients who had already paid the R4 500 fee.
“I would like to commend the resident who reported the matter to our team who acted swiftly to deal with the matter. I would also like to thank the members of Hawks for their willingness to always assist in ensuring that corruption is eradicated in the City,” said Mayor Mpho Phalatse.
“Corruption has no place in this administration and we will work tirelessly, and in collaboration with institutions such as the Hawks, SAPS and JMPD, to ensure residents receive the quality services they deserve.”
The City would like to encourage people to report any fraud and corruption activities through the 24-hour tip-off hotline 0800 002 587, whistle@joburg.org.za or visit the GFIS offices situated at 48 Ameshoff Street in Braamfontein.
