Traffic Police examiner arrested for tjotjo
A Traffic Police Examiner, Petrus Maritsane Santi, [60] appeared before Modimolle Magistrate’s Court, Limpopo, for alleged fraud and corruption on Monday.
It alleges that in 2021, the accused was working as a Traffic Police Examiner in Modimolle Testing Station, Limpopo. He allegedly assisted applicants to obtain learners’ and driver’s licenses without following proper procedures in return for gratification ranging from R6000 to R12000.
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The information was brought to the attention of the Hawks and the RTMC by the whistleblowers. An investigation was subsequently launched.
After completion of the investigations, the file was handed to the National Prosecuting Authority [NPA] in Polokwane for decision.
As a result, a warrant of arrest was authorised against Mr Santi. He was traced and arrested while on duty in the Waterberg District. He was arrested by the Hawks and Road Traffic Management Cooperation [RTMC] while on duty on Sunday.
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Santi was granted bail of R10 000. The case was postponed to 10 September 2025 for further police investigations.
The Provincial Head of the Hawks in Limpopo Province Major General [Adv] Gopz Govender, has praised the excellent work done by the Hawks, the RTMC, and the NPA.
He further acknowledged and thanked the community members for taking action to eradicate fraud and corruption. This is by reporting them to the relevant authorities.
