A City of Cape Town traffic officer appeared in the Cape Town Magistrates’ Court yesterday after it was discovered that she allegedly extorted money from a drunk driver.
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Hawks spokesperson Siyabulela Vukubi told SABC News that the incident occurred in September last year. The 47-year-old, Renay Ruiters, appeared in court on the same day as her arrest.
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She was granted bail and the matter has been postponed to 5 April for further investigation.
‘Ruiters briefly appeared at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court and (…) was granted R1 000 bail today, 18 January 2024.’
‘The Provincial Head of the Hawks in the Western Cape, Major General Makgato, appreciated the arrest as law enforcement officials are mandated to uphold and enforce the law and hopefully will send a strong message to other lawbreakers.’
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