The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety welcomes the arrest of the Norwood Police Station Commander by the Gauteng Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit last week Tuesday.
The Station Commander faces allegations of theft, fraud, and defeating the ends of justice in connection with a fake operation involving the confiscation and subsequent disappearance of goods worth R165,000 from a store.
The Committee is deeply disappointed by the alleged conduct of the Station Commander, which undermines public trust in law enforcement and tarnishes the integrity of Members of the South African Police Service.
Such actions, particularly by senior officials, are embarrassing, unacceptable and erode the confidence of communities in the criminal justice system.
The arrest sends a strong message that no individual, regardless of their rank or position, is above the law.
The Committee commends the Gauteng Provincial Anti-Corruption Unit for this arrest and reaffirms its commitment to supporting efforts to root out corruption and criminality within law enforcement agencies.
The Committee further encourages members of the public to report any similar incidents of misconduct or corruption to the Committee. Such reports will be directed to the relevant authorities for appropriate action to ensure accountability and justice. Complaints may be formally submitted to TMalumane@gpl.gov.za for the attention of the Committee.
ISSUED BY GPL’S MEDIA SERVICES ON BEHALF OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY SAFETY, HONOURABLE BANDILE MASUKU
