Three Eastern Cape traffic officers have been sentenced to an effective combined 15 years imprisonment for corruption
The Hawks in the province confirmed on Sunday that the sentencing of 53-year-old Mzuvukile Nkontso, 47-year-old Phathekile Dinginto and 32-year old Noluvuko Kondile Vuba, followed a thorough investigation by the Serious Corruption Investigation unit since December 2016.
Spokesperson, Colonel Katlego Mogale says information was received that Peddie traffic officers were demanding and accepting bribes while performing their duties.
The three demanded and took money from motorists travelling along the R72 between East London and Port Alfred and also on the N2 between King Williams Town and Makhanda.
The three traffic officials were convicted and sentenced last week.
Nkontso and Vuba were each sentenced to five years imprisonment.
Dinginto was convicted on two counts of corruption and was sentenced to two-five year sentences, which will run concurrently.
- African News Agency
