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IOL News
3 days ago
- IOL News
Officers accused of selling affidavits for R100
Two Table View police officers were arrested on charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice. Image: File TWO police officers are set to appear in court on Tuesday following their arrests for allegedly selling commissioned blank affidavit forms to the public for R100. The men in blue - a 41-year-old sergeant and a 31-year-old constable - were stationed at the Table View police station and were arrested on Sunday night. They are now facing charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice. Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Thembisile Patekile issued a firm warning following the arrest. 'Corruption within our ranks will not be tolerated, and every effort will be made to remove any police officer found on the wrong side of the law from the Service,' Patekile said. Police spokesperson Andrè Traut said the matter first surfaced last year when a signed and commissioned statement was discovered in a vehicle at a crime scene in Table View which sparked an investigation. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad loading "The arrests stem from allegations that a 41-year-old sergeant and a 31-year-old constable were selling commissioned blank affidavit forms to members of the public at R100 per statement. "The matter first came to light late last year when a signed and commissioned statement was discovered in a vehicle at a crime scene in Table View. An investigation was immediately launched by the Anti-Corruption Unit. "Once sufficient evidence was obtained, the Cape Town Magistrates Court issued warrants for their arrest. This culminated in the detention of the two members at the police station (Sunday) night. "They will face charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice and are expected to make their first court appearance in Cape Town,' Traut said. Cape Times
IOL News
3 days ago
- IOL News
From badge to bad: Table View officers in hot water for selling affidavit forms
Two police officers from Table View have been arrested corruption charges after they were caught selling blank affidavits to the public. Image: File Two police officers are set to make their first court appearance on Tuesday after they were arrested for corruption for allegedly selling commissioned blank affidavit forms to the public for R100. The officers, a 41-year-old sergeant and a 31-year-old constable, were stationed at the Table View SAPS station and were arrested on Sunday night. They now face charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice. Western Cape police commissioner, Thembisile Patekile, issued a warning following the arrest. 'Corruption within our ranks will not be tolerated, and every effort will be made to remove any police officer found on the wrong side of the law from the Service,' Patekile said. Police spokesperson, Andrè Traut, said the matter first surfaced last year when a signed and commissioned statement was discovered in a vehicle at a crime scene in Table View, which sparked an investigation by the Anti-Corruption Unit. 'The arrests stem from allegations that a 41-year-old sergeant and a 31-year-old constable were selling commissioned blank affidavit forms to members of the public at R100 per statement. "The matter first came to light late last year when a signed and commissioned statement was discovered in a vehicle at a crime scene in Table View. An investigation was immediately launched by the Anti-Corruption Unit. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Western Cape police commissioner, Thembisile Patekile, issued a warning following the arrest. Image: Picture: Armand Hough/Independent Newspapers "Once sufficient evidence was obtained, the Cape Town Magistrate's Court issued warrants for their arrest. This culminated in the detention of the two members at the police station [Sunday] night. "They will face charges of corruption and defeating the ends of justice and are expected to make their first court appearance in Cape Town," said Traut. Get your news on the go, click here to join the Cape Argus News WhatsApp channel. Cape Argus
India.com
07-08-2025
- Sport
- India.com
Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match LIVE Streaming Details: Timings, Telecast Date, when and where to watch
New Zealand pacer Matt Henry was pick of their bowlers in the 1st Test vs Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. (Source: X) New Zealand team will be without their regular Test skipper Tom Latham once again as they take on Zimbabwe in the second Test of the two-match series starting in Bulawayo on Thursday. The visitors would look to complete a series whitewash led by all-rounder Mitchell Santner after a comprehensive nine-wicket win in the first clash. Zimbabweans have lost all of their last five Test matches so far and only managed to win one out of the last eight Tests they have played. However, the second Test against NZ will be a landmark one with the return of their former skipper Brendan Taylor. The Zimbabwean wicketkeeper was serving a three-and-a-half year ICC ban for failing to report a corrupt approach to the ICC's Anti-Corruption Unit on time apart from failing a drug test for cocaine. Taylor should come into the line-up in the number 5 position behind star batter Sean Williams, which would push all-rounder Sikandar Raza further down the order. The Black Caps, meanwhile, will miss regular opener and captain Latham due to a shoulder injury. Mumbai Indians recruit Bevon Jacobs has been added to the squad as a fielding and batting cover for Latham. The visitors will also miss the services of two pacers from the first Test – Will O' Rourke and Nathan Smith due to back injury and abdominal tear respectively. That means Jacob Duffy is in line to make a Test debut apart from Matthew Fisher, Zakary Foulkes or Ben Lister. ➡ ' ! Zimbabwe and New Zealand will take to the field when they meet in the second Test today at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo! vs The visitors lead the 2-match series 1-0. The match starts at 10.00 (CAT)#ExperienceZimbabwe #ZIMvNZ — Zimbabwe Cricket (@ZimCricketv) August 7, 2025 Here are all the details about Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match… When is Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match going to take place? The Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match will take from Thursday, August 7. Where is Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match going to take place? The Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match will be held at Queen's Sports Club in Bulawayo. What time will Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match start? The Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match Day 1 will begin at 130pm IST. The toss for the match will be held at 1pm. Where can I watch Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match on TV in India? The Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match will not be available LIVE on TV in India. How can I watch livestreaming of Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match in India? The Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match will be available for livestreaming on FanCode website and app. Zimbabwe vs New Zealand 2025 2nd Test match Predicted 11 Zimbabwe: Ben Curran, Brian Bennett, Nick Welch, Sean Williams, Brendan Taylor, Craig Ervine (c), Tafadza Tsiga (wk), Newman Nyamhuri, Vincent Masekesa, Blessing Muzarabani, Tanaka Chivanga New Zealand: Will Young, Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Rachin Ravindra, Daryl Mitchell, Tom Blundell (wk), Mitchell Santner (c), Zakary Foulkes, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Matthew Fisher
India Today
05-06-2025
- Politics
- India Today
UP cop amasses Rs 10.59 crore worth of illegal assets in 14 years, arrested
A corruption case has been registered against an inspector in the Uttar Pradesh Police for allegedly accumulating disproportionate assets worth over Rs 10.59 crore during her 14-year tenure. This indicated an excess of 97.55 per cent above her legal to the FIR, Nargis Khan, who was arrested, acquired extensive property including houses, plots, restaurants, bars, shops, shopping complexes and petrol pumps in Meerut. Additionally, she purchased flats, plots, bars, and petrol pumps in Ghaziabad and FIR, filed by the Anti-Corruption Unit at Meerut's Medical College police station, accused Khan of acquiring property worth Rs 10.59 crore between January 1, 2007, and March 31, 2021, while her known income during the same period was only Rs 5.36 crore. The discrepancy amounted to Rs 5.23 crore. Currently posted at the Special Investigation Branch in Bareilly, Khan previously served multiple tenures in Meerut. Allegations suggest that during the Samajwadi Party regime, she secured postings in Meerut at her own husband, Suresh Kumar Shekhar, is reportedly closely associated with Samajwadi Party Inspector Durgesh Kumar filed the complaint after a detailed investigation, which was initiated following a 2021 served notices and collected records of her income, expenses, bank accounts, and property transactions. Based on the findings, the investigating officer deemed the allegations credible and proceeded to register a case under the Prevention of Corruption Watch IN THIS STORY#Uttar Pradesh
Hamilton Spectator
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
Judge orders El Salvador human rights lawyer jailed for 6 months pending trial
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — A judge in El Salvador ordered a lawyer from a prominent human rights organization who has been an outspoken critic of some of President Nayib Bukele's policies to be jailed Wednesday for six months on illegal enrichment charges, which the judge formally accepted. Earlier, Ruth Leonora López had demanded a public trial as police brought her before the judge. Wednesday's hearing was closed to the public as the case is under seal. Observers say the case against López is retaliation for her work while authorities allege she aided one of her former employers being prosecuted for embezzlement. Authorities arrested López at her home on May 18 . The anticorruption lawyer, who works for the nongovernmental organization Cristosal, has denied the accusations. As she was escorted by police through the court building Wednesday, a shackled López with a Bible between her hands, shouted: 'They're not going to silence me, I want a public trial,' according to a brief video posted by Cristosal on X. 'The people have to know.' Earlier, defense attorney Pedro Cruz, surrounded by reporters in the courthouse, said he disagreed with the decision to seal the case. He said prosecutors had done so 'because they fear they made an unfounded accusation.' Later he said that her defense team had solid arguments and evidence and hoped for a fair trial. She had not made her initial appearance before a judge until Monday, more than two weeks after her arrest. At that hearing, prosecutors announced the illegal enrichment, different from the original embezzlement, and requested that she be held while they continue to investigate. Cristosal has been an critic of some of Bukele's policies, including the state of emergency giving him special powers that has now been in place for more than three years. The measure restricts the right to gather, to be informed of rights and to have access to a lawyer. It extends to 15 days the time that someone can be held without charges. Some 86,000 people have been arrested under the state of emergency. López is the head of Cristosal's Anti-Corruption Unit, which has produced reports and filed legal actions related to government corruption. Mary Lawlor, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders, said via X that she was closely following López's hearing. 'The state must guarantee her right to due process. She must be freed.' López's alleged wrongdoing dates to her time as an adviser to Eugenio Chicas, the former president of the Supreme Electoral Tribunal during the administration of President Salvador Sánchez Cerén (2014-2019). 'Ruth has dedicated her life to the defense of human rights and the fight against corruption,' Cristosal said in a statement last week. 'Hers is not an isolated case: it is part of a pattern of criminalization against critical voices.' Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. Want more of the latest from us? Sign up for more at our newsletter page .
