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 It's good news that 600 police have been arrested [because] you want to be working hand-in-glove with people you trust 

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Many of the arrests were attributable to tip-offs from community members, he said.

"If there is one thing the people of this province are sick of, it's corruption in the police," he told the national press club in Pretoria.

"It's good news that 600 police have been arrested [because] you want to be working hand-in-glove with people you trust."

The SA Police Service was not shy to investigate and arrest those within its ranks who could not be trusted, Petros said.

There were also concerns about criminals operating in private security companies.

"I shudder to think how many who don't take the [police] oath are involved in crime."

The leaders of security companies had been "very co-operative" with the police in dealing with the problem, he said.

Brigadier Neville Malila said the majority of crimes committed by police officials related to fraud and corruption.

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Thu May 23 20:18:03 SAST 2013 ::

May 2, 2012

RobinH

Arresting them isn't even halfway there. Now please stop withdrawing charges for pals, and actually prosecute the bad seeds with at least a suggestion of enthusiasm. But sure, it is a start. Pity the worst crooks are at the very top, and will never come close to being busted.
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May 2, 2012

sakhomba

"If there is one thing the people of this province are sick of, it's corruption in the police," he told the national press club in Pretoria."
==========================================================================speak for youeself.what would I be if this folks did not take tjotjo.
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May 2, 2012

Papage

This guy looks high all the time, or is he sexy?
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May 2, 2012

Lehido

our protectors are getting arrested.....Where does that leave us?
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May 2, 2012

RobinH

Lehido: Given the things one sees police doing lately, I reckon it leaves us a whole lot safer.
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May 2, 2012

MommaC

Wait for the Popcru backlash now
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May 2, 2012

Noir19

600 thats the entire force, jaa nee! Mzanzi for sure
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May 2, 2012

tpaz

sunnyside police are the worst.......
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May 2, 2012

snazz

Even the High Ranking Officials are in to this evil act of corruption.
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May 6, 2012

LIVE-dude

These days, it's hard to trust the police when they stop your anywhere. The policing department should change the uniform and put in place strict control measures for making and distributing the uniform.
Some corrupt police officers sold our country out of greed, taking tjotjo for ID books and selling drivers' licences.Look at the amount of traffic accidents and the type of driving at Places like Rustenburg, N4, and the surrounding towns.
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