30 to appear in KZN court over fraudulent issuing of licences
Some of the accused were nabbed for fraudulently issuing driver's licences for R2,500 each, while others were arrested for being beneficiaries.
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DURBAN – Thirty people are expected to appear in court for fraud and corruption related to the unlawful issuing of driver’s licences.
Some of the accused were nabbed for fraudulently issuing licences for R2,500 each, while others were arrested for being beneficiaries.
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport's spokesperson, Ndabezinhle Sibiya: “This occurred at the Melmoth Driving Licence Centre under Mthonjaneni Local Municipality. Initially, the department’s traffic and transport inspection unit, together with the Hawks arrested nine people - two examiners and 10 license applicants who benefited.”
Sibiya said the department's trying to curb corruption at driving institutions.
“The number has since increased to 30. The department has revoked all learner's licences issued by those arrested. This is a clear indication of our determination to suffocate this criminal syndicate, which includes examiners, driving school owners, and applicants.”