FORMER THOHOYANDOU POLICE DETECTIVE WAS SENTENCED FOR CORRUPTION
A former police detective, Tshifhiwa Muvhango (41) was sentenced to six (6) years imprisonment for corruption and three (3) years wholly suspended on condition that he is not committing similar offence by the Sibasa Regional Court on yesterday, 26 March 2024.
On 19 March 2016, Muvhango who was a detective constable at Thohoyandou police station stole a case docket 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 convicted and sentenced accordingly.
The Provincial Head of the Hawks in Limpopo Province Major General (Adv) Gopz Govender commended the investigator of this case for the wonderful job.
