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Two JMPD officers turn down R10k bribe
The officers who refused the bribe were praised by the City of Joburg mayor, but some Twitter users felt differently.
Picture: Twitter
Mayor of Johannesburg Herman Mashaba tweeted a picture congratulating two Johannesburg Metro Police Department Officers for turning down a R10 000 bribe.
Mashaba is currently running the City of Joburg’s Service with Pride campaign, and used this example of crime fighting to say: “Our Service with Pride campaign is beginning to take shape.”
While this act is something to be proud of, the picture divided Twitter users as to what they would’ve done with the money.
I am immensely proud of this 2 JMPD officers who turned down a R10k bribe pic.twitter.com/TVTQFGP7oN
— Herman Mashaba (@HermanMashaba) September 5, 2017
Some Twitter users praised the officers, asking for them to receive raises.
Our country can't be run by thugs or intimidation…These our heroes and their lives can't be at risk for merely doing their jobs..
— Franco (@FrancoDmann) September 5, 2017
The guy on the left needs it… Give him atleast a raise.
— Unsatisfied (@BreakoutCitizen) September 5, 2017
This is #Leadership – this is what we should all strive for – we are responsible for this rot and This Officer is beginning the cleanup 👊🏾
— Mlangeni (@DeeDlams) September 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/Doc_Phuti/status/905121066594566145
That's the law enforcement officers that we need… great work
— DeeKay Mudau (@DeeKee_M) September 5, 2017
Others felt that the officers should have maybe hung on to the money.
https://twitter.com/El_Zuk/status/905121120860479488
JMPD turning down bribe ?😳 Wow !
— Takalani Tshabuse 🇿🇦 (@simplyTK) September 5, 2017
https://twitter.com/Lebocroc_1/status/905178729797885952
Wife waiting on him like: pic.twitter.com/bWnc0qj827
— SIPHO NYEBELELE (@KalkerSipho) September 6, 2017
R.E.G.R.E.T pic.twitter.com/6k3TLt0stv
— . (@Rico_Shade) September 5, 2017
The bribe was suggested by scrap dealers who allegedly stole copper cables, as seen in the tweet below. The City of Joburg is set to oppose bail.
Meet :@JMPDSafety officers who refused R10.000 bribe &arrested the scrap dealers in possession of @CityofJoburgZA stolen copper cables pic.twitter.com/JHVr648B5S
— . (@moses_moyo) September 6, 2017
