Magistrate in the dock for allegedly demanding a ‘mere R4k’ bribe | The Star

The magistrate we had reported on earlier, will today appear at the Carletonville Magistrate’s Court, his own workplace, to face charges of corruption and extortion on Monday allegedly demanded a “mere” R4 000 to ensure two accused women get bail.
Sources close to the sting operation by the Hawks that resulted in the magistrate’s spectacular arrest have told The Star he had demanded R2000 for the bail release of each woman.

This demand was allegedly made to a family member who approached him in his office to get clarity about the women’s continued detention.

Shocked by this clearly illegal demand, the family, in turn, told their lawyer. The family subsequently involved the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Unit, who set a trap.

The 49-year-old magistrate, who cannot be named until he appears before one of his colleagues, was nabbed red-handed late on Thursday with the money after it was handed over to him.

Magistrate in the dock for allegedly demanding a ‘mere R4k’ bribe | The Star

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