The Johannesburg metro police department (JMPD) says it is investigating the video but the case is not cut and dry.
Corruption, openness to briberies, and protests – put these three elements together and you’ve got the epitome of a South African situation.
It appears that the rules of the game have changed, and bribes should no longer be put directly into a traffic cop’s hands.
At some point, you’ve probably let a R200 slip from the wallet to get yourself out of hot water. You may want to reconsider that going forward.
When’s the last you coughed up some cash to wangle your way out of a ticket? These stats might help you work out what’s an ‘appropriate’ amount to fork out.
Have you ever paid a bribe? Well, if you’re in Western Cape then you’re more likely to have complied than any other SA region.
Here’s one to keep all those pesky tourists away from spending money on our shores – check out this couple’s African holiday from hell.
I adore Gareth Cliff and his strong opinions. They’re usually the truth and are well backed up with facts. Much like this one, which has started a little Twitter war.
Whilst the indictment served by the US is yet to name exactly which South African officials were dishing out bribes, we may be closer to the truth.
Unless your head is buried in the sand you will be aware that we have some sticky fingers at work in South Africa. These latest figures, however, will make you rather queasy.