Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni, the Gauteng Provincial Commissioner, has called on residents and motorists in Randfontein to report corrupt police officials following footage of a bribery incident that made nationwide headlines led to the suspension of a police officer this past weekend.

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His call comes after a female police officer was exposed for allegedly accepting a R2 000 bribe from a member of the public. Although the officer later returned the money, authorities have emphasised that the act of accepting the bribe in the first place constitutes corruption.

The officer has since been suspended pending an internal investigation, with disciplinary processes now underway.

Gauteng provincial spokesperson Captain Tintswalo Sibeko indicated that further action, including possible criminal charges, may follow depending on the outcome of the investigation.

Mthombeni strongly condemned the incident, stating that corruption within the police service undermines public trust and will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

We urge members of the public, including motorists, to report any police officer who solicits or accepts bribes. Such behaviour is criminal and goes against everything the police stand for,” he said.

Mthombeni further stressed the importance of community involvement in rooting out corruption, adding that public co-operation is crucial in ensuring accountability within law enforcement.

The incident has sparked renewed concerns around unethical conduct within policing ranks, with authorities reaffirming their commitment to clean governance and professional policing.

Residents are encouraged to report corrupt activities through official police reporting channels, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen integrity and rebuild confidence in the police service.