FORMER THOHOYANDOU POLICE OFFICIAL CONVICTED FOR CORRUPTION
LIMPOPO – Tshifhiwa Muvhango (41) was convicted for corruption by the Polokwane Regional Court on 12 February 2024.
On 19 March 2016, Muvhango who was a detective constable at Thohoyandou police station stole a case docket that was investigated by his colleague. Muvhango approached the complainant who was arrested for drunken driving and demanded R1500 gratification in order to make the case disappear.
The matter was immediately reported to the Polokwane based Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation members and an undercover operation was conducted. The accused was arrested immediately after receiving the money that he had demanded.
After numerous court appearances, Muvhango was released on bail until he was convicted. His case was postponed to 4 March 2024 for sentencing.
The Provincial Head of the Hawks in Limpopo Province, Major General Gopz Govender has welcomed the conviction with open arms. Furthermore, Major General Govender has assured the public that corruption will not be tolerated and it will be dealt with decisively without fear, favor or prejudice.
