Allegations of SAPS taxi ownership surfaced, raising questions about policing integrity in Milnerton, reports Cape {town} Etc.
Ian Cameron, chair of Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Police, posted that a constable and a sergeant stationed at Milnerton are alleged to hold taxi interests, which would breach the rules that govern police conduct. South African Police Service.
Cameron posted that ‘No member may perform or engage in remunerative work outside the Service or have a financial interest in any business undertaking without the written permission of the National Commissioner.’
He noted Section 46 of the SAPS Act and related instructions that bar such ownership without written permission. His post says internal disciplinary steps and criminal dockets should follow where evidence exists.
Reaction on social media was blunt. One user wrote: ‘Charge, fire them from government, lose their pensions and they can go pursue their taxi career. Employ those needing jobs not corrupt and conflicts of interest.’
Another asked what has been done to make sure alleged officers face consequences. Comments ranged from claims that national police do not work for the Western Cape to calls for a new honest public transport system.
The claims come as violence continues on the Cape Flats. On Monday evening, two people were shot dead near the Palm taxi rank in Delft south.
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