Two Law Enforcement officers arrested in Parow for corruption

Two law enforcement officers were arrested in Parow on Tuesday night, January 13, after allegedly attempting to solicit a R3 000 bribe from a motorist.

Police said the incident dates back to Monday, January 5, 2026, when the officers stopped a motorist on Voortrekker Road. The driver was reportedly under the influence of alcohol, driving an unlicensed vehicle, and could not produce a valid driver’s licence.

"Instead of arresting him for drunk driving, they opted for a R3000 bribe. The suspects took a video of the driver and saved their contacts on his cellular telephone and informed him that he could pay at a later stage.

"The driver approached the corruption unit detectives, who instructed him to play along as they conducted an undercover trap operation," said Constable Ndakhe Gwala, the police spokesperson.

She said the officers gave the driver marked notes on Tuesday, January 13, to hand over to the two suspects at their agreed meeting point.

"The suspects showed up, and they deleted the video in front of the driver and accepted the marked notes. Both suspects were arrested on the spot, and their cellular telephones, along with the marked money, were seized as evidence. They will make their first court appearance in the Belville Magistrate’s Court once they have been charged," said Constable Gwala.

Police further encouraged victims of corruption to expose corrupters by coming forward so that an investigation can be initiated.

Wayne Dyason, spokesperson for the City of Cape Town’s Law Enforcement, said the suspects will be suspended once released.

"This incident is incredibly disappointing, but the City will not tolerate such behaviour, and we will cooperate closely with the South African Police Service (SAPS) in their investigation. The officers will be served with suspension notices when they are released from custody," he said.