Captain Juan Oosthuizen, 50, was arrested on Wednesday in Brits, Rustenburg, for allegedly stealing diesel from a police vehicle.
Sabata Mokgwabone, a North West police spokesperson, said in a statement that Oosthuizen appeared in court on February 9th. He is charged with stealing. His case was postponed until February 15 in order to file a formal bail application.
“He is expected to reappear at the same court on Wednesday for a formal bail application,” said Mokgwabone.
A Captain, who was attached to the Brits Visible Policing, was reportedly apprehended on Saturday afternoon, February 4th. He drained diesel from the tank of a parked police vehicle.
The North West Provincial Police Commissioner, Sello Kwena, applauded the ACIU for arresting “unethical employees who tarnish the image of the police.”
According to IOL, four additional police officers were detained in two other occasions for stealing, undermining the purposes of justice and corruption.
Sergeant Thapelo Rammekwa, 46, was arrested on suspicion of generator theft. According to reports, he recovered the stolen generator.
“The member then confiscated the generator from the alleged buyer and instead of arresting the trio, he released and warned them not to disclose the incident to anyone,” Mokgwabone said.
The allegations against him include theft and obstruction of justice. His case has been postponed until March 8th.
“Sergeant Maria Mosiamisi, 46, Sergeant Keaobaka Rantoane, 34, and Sergeant Thapelo Molifi, 42, were arrested for allegedly demanding R10 000 from a motorist.
They appeared in the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday for corruption. They were each granted R2 000 bail and the case against them was postponed to 14 April.”
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