Tjotjo and cold drink days will soon be a thing of the past for Johannesburg Metro Police Department officers as they will soon be wearing body cameras. This is an attempt to end corruption where officers are renowned for taking bribes from unlawful road users. 

THE DEPARTMENT IS CONCERNED 

The department briefed the Provincial Portfolio Committee on Community Safety and Security and expressed concerns over ongoing corruption in their various ranks and several officers have since been found guilty and dismissed. JMPD Acting Chief Angie Mokasi said they were heeding the public's call on complaints regarding misconduct by corrupt officers. "We will deal with issues of extortion, kidnapping, bribery and corruption," she said adding that, " The city is currently taking the process of purchasing body cameras that will assist in eradicating issues that revolve around corruption. They will also actually help to protect the officers and members of the public,"

THEY LIE TO US

Mokasi explained that before getting employed they do criminal background checks. However, the process is lengthy and by the time they get feedback, the individual has already been employed. "They lie on their applications, however, that doesn't prohibit us from dismissing an employee when we find out they have a criminal record. We have dismissed former officers who had been charged with murder, rape and corruption. We've also started a process where they were vetting officers who have been working for the City over the years, "she said.