Traffic cop arrested for corruption after accepting ‘R600 and cold drink’ in Polokwane
What to know about Traffic cop arrested for corruption after accepting ‘R600 and cold drink’ in Polokwane
A 35-year-old Limpopo traffic officer has been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of R600 and six 2l bottles of cold drink from a truck driver.
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What happened
A 35-year-old Limpopo traffic officer has been arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe of R600 and six 2l bottles of cold drink from a truck driver.
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