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TimesLIVE reports that two Tshwane metro police department (TMPD) members who harassed residents in the greater Centurion area for years have been dismissed by the city after a lengthy disciplinary process.

Community safety MMC Grandi Theunissen said former Sgt J. Lebombo, employed for about 22 years, and former Const A Phalane, employed for about eight years, were charged for behaviour that amounted to gross misconduct, negligence and dishonesty dating back to 2018. After several complaints and reports from the community, a comprehensive disciplinary process was initiated to address the serious allegations against the officers. “The city decided to pursue only two charges against Lebombo and one against Phalane. These included a common charge of soliciting a bribe and a separate charge of soliciting a bribe against Sgt Lebombo. The chairperson found them guilty on these charges and recommended dismissal as the sanction, which has since been actioned and they are no longer employees of the city,” Theunissen reported. He said the findings were unequivocal. “Both officers were found guilty of conduct unbecoming of law enforcement personnel and their actions were deemed a gross violation of the ethical standards expected of TMPD members,” Theunissen noted.

  • Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Shonisani Tshikalange at TimesLIVE


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