A 47-year-old City of Cape Town traffic officer has been arrested on corruption charges after she allegedly extorted money from a person whom she arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.
Hawks spokesperson Siyabulela Vukubi says the alleged crime happened in September last year. The traffic officer, Renay Ruiters, appeared in the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court and was granted bail.
“Ruiters briefly appeared at the Cape Town Magistrate’s Court and she was granted R1 000 bail today, 18 January 2024. The matter is postponed to 05 April 2024 for further investigation. The Provincial Head of the Hawks in the Western Cape, Major General Makgato, appreciated the arrest as law enforcement officials are mandated to uphold and enforce the law and hopefully will send a strong message to other law breakers.”
