R1.5m in bribes in one day in Joburg: DA demands action on metro police

Author: Suné PaynePublished on: September 7, 2026Country: South Africa

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R1.5m in bribes in one day in Joburg: DA demands action on metro police

Corruption within the Gauteng traffic and metro police services has reached alarming levels, with R1.5 million in bribes reported in a single day. The DA (Democratic Alliance) is calling for immediate action to combat this corruption. Authorities need to take steps to restore public trust in law enforcement.

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