By STAFF REPORTER
1 May 2026 – Two ‘corrupt’ police officers, Warrant Officer Make Johannes Nkgweng (47) and Sergeant Lebogang Antoinette Itumeleng (47) both attached to Marikana Visible Policing, were each granted bail of R2000 by the Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court on 28 April 2026. Their court appearance follows their arrest on 28 April 2026, by members of the Provincial Anti-Corruption Investigation Unit (ACIU).
The North West police spokesperson, Colonel Adele Myburgh said it is alleged that on 3 December 2024, the accused transported suspects who had been detained from Marikana Police station to Rustenburg Magistrate’s Court for their court appearances. Myburgh said one of the suspects, who had been detained for contravening immigration laws, was not granted bail and was supposed to be returned to Marikana Police Station for further detention.
“However, upon realising that the accused was not returned, the matter was reported to the ACIU for investigation. The accused’s case was postponed to 22 May 2026, on charges of defeating the ends of justice and aiding escape,” she said.
Meanwhile, the acting North West Police Commissioner, Major General (Dr) Ryno Naidoo, commended the ACIU for their thorough investigation, which led to the arrest of Nkgweng and Itumeleng. Naidoo strongly condemned the alleged actions of the police officers and said their conduct is a serious violation of the law and a betrayal of the trust that the public places in the South African Police Service (SAPS).
“No form of corruption or misconduct within the ranks will be tolerated and that the accused will face the full might of the law as integrity and accountability remain non-negotiable in the organisation,” he said.
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