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‘Runners’ and other intermediaries take advantage of the licensing system, according to a report. File phtoo.Image: Antonio Muchave
BRIBERY

Driver’s licence officials audited as Gauteng clamps down on corruption

Bribery, collusion between examiners, fee dumping and eye-test corruption took centre stage in an investigation of Gauteng driver’s licence testing centres (DLTCs). The 2021 investigation, commissioned by the premier’s office, was…

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An annual report by Corruption Watch indicates that brutality and corruption among police officers is a common complaint.Image: Sunday Times/Alaister Russel
ABUSE OF POWER

Corruption Watch sees whistle-blower reports spike during pandemic

Bribery, brutality and abuse of power are some of the key trends uncovered within the police service in the latest analysis published by Corruption Watch. The organisation released its 2020 edition of the Analysis of Corruption Trends…

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