Two traffic officers and a civilian who issued fake learner’s driver licences will each serve lengthy imprisonment terms after being sentenced in the Cape Town Regional Court this week.
Karel Davids, 53, Andile James Dondolo, 57, who are traffic officers, and Jason Naidoo, 59, a civilian, were sentenced on November 7 for corruption.
Hawks spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Siyabulela Vukubi confirmed that Davids received a 12-year sentence, while his ex-colleague Dondolo was sentenced to 14 years plus an additional six months of direct imprisonment.
Naidoo will serve 14 years behind bars.
Vukubi said the three were also further declared unfit to possess a firearm.
“During 2016, information was received regarding two traffic officers at the Ashton Traffic Department, who were involved in the issuing of false learner’s driver licences.
“The matter was investigated by the Hawks and the two officers were identified, as well as the person who corrupted them, which resulted in their arrest in August 2016,” said Vukubi.
When the trial commenced in September 2019, the three accused were out on bail.
The judgment was eventually handed down on July 7, and they were convicted. Their bail was also withdrawn, and they were remanded in custody until their sentencing.
Brigadier Mushavhaduvha Ramovha, the acting provincial head of the Hawks, commended both the investigation and prosecution teams for their meticulous collaboration, which led to this sentence.
“He further sent a stern warning that corruption will not be tolerated and those who are found will be dealt with harshly,” said Vukubi.
