WESTERN CAPE – Western Cape Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Sizakhele William Dyantyi issued a stern warning to all members that corruption amongst the ranks of the Western Cape police will not be tolerated, and if you find yourself on the wrong side of the law, you will be prosecuted.
This follows the arrest of a 25-year-old constable attached to Mitchells Plain SAPS by members of Western Cape Anti-Corruption Unit on Wednesday 05 August 2026, for corruption, kidnapping and intimidation.
According to reports on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, the members searched a premises for drugs and firearms at Du Toitskloof Street Tafelsig, Mitchells Plain. They did not find any at the premises, however arrested a male. When the family members contacted the members to enquire the reason for the arrest, a payment was requested for his release.
The family could only manage half of the requested money to which the members agreed to accept. This conversation was recorded, the money was delivered and the male released.
The matter was reported to the Western Cape Anti-Corruption Unit for investigation. Following the investigation the matter was forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecution for decision, who decided to charge the members on the mentioned charges.
A warrant of arrest was authorized by the Magistrate at Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court and one of the the members was arrested.
The other member is currently in Gauteng and an arrangement was made to hand himself over on Thursday, 13 August 2026 on his return.
The constable will be charged and will appear at the Mitchells Plain Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, 06 August 2026 for the mentioned charges.
