Two arrested for corruption, defeating the ends of justice

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Two persons were arrested for corruption and defeating the ends of justice in Sandton, north of Johannesburg.

According to the Hawks spokesperson warrant officer Thatohatsi Mavimbela, a police officer who holds a rank of a sergeant Keabetswe Kgope (35) and Elizabeth Zwane (52) were arrested by the Germiston based Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation on Tuesday.

“In October 2020, two suspects were arrested by officials of Leeuwkop prison after they attempted to smuggle drugs into the prison. The matter was reported at the Sandton police station and was attended by two officers at the station.

“It is further alleged that one suspect called his girlfriend, Elizabeth Zwane and informed her that he had been arrested. When Zwane came to the police station, she offered R5,000 to the officers to release her partner.

“When officials from the prison followed up on the case, they discovered that the one suspect was not detained and had been released by the officers.

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“The matter was reported to the Hawks and the matter was investigated which led to the arrest of the two suspects,” Mavimbela said.

Mavimbela stated that the pair made their first appearance before the Palm Ridge Commercial Crimes Court on September 12, 2023 and were each granted bail of R2,000 while the case was postponed to October 3, 2023.

Meanwhile, Hawks’ Provincial Head, Major General Ebrahim Kadwa has commended the investigating officer and welcomed the arrest of the suspects.

He further cautioned members of the public from paying enticements and encouraged them to report corruption.