GroundUp: Official who offered bribe for driver’s licence suspended

The Johannesburg Metro Police Department official who was caught in a bribery operation involving learner's and driver's licences has been suspended.

Detective Inspector Patrick Mabasa from the JMPD’s internal investigations unit confirmed this today – three weeks after GroundUp revealed that two men – identified as “Jo” and “Lucky” – had solicited bribes in exchange for the licences.

Jo charged R3,000 for both, while Lucky said he could organise both for R4,300.

Mabasa said Jo – who had claimed to work at the JMPD – was only a “runner” at the organisation and not an employee.

Lucky, who was captured on hidden camera in his JMPD uniform while soliciting a bribe, was served with a notice of suspension today.

The inspector said Lucky would face a disciplinary hearing. DM

Photo: Lucky, the JMPD employee who was caught on camera selling a driver’s licence to a client, is confronted by GroundUp. Photo: Benita Enoch