By REGINALD KANYANE
Two Zimbabweans were sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by Ga-Rankuwa Regional Court for corruption and contravention of Immigration Act 13 of 2002. In September 2023, the Hawks’ Serious Organised Crime Investigation arrested Bongikosi Moyo (40) for allegedly operating a drug laboratory in Klipgat.
The Hawks spokesperson in North West, Lieutenant Col Tinyiko Mathebula said following the arrest, the investigating officer on the matter was reportedly approached by Dalubuhle Ncube (42), who is the brother of the arrested suspect. Mathebula said Ncube offered the investigating officer a gratification in order not to oppose bail on his brother’s case.
“The Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation was activated, and an undercover operation was conducted, which led to the arrest of two foreign nationals soon after paying the investigating officer R10 000. After making a series of court appearances, the accused were found guilty and sentenced.
“Ncube was sentenced to six years imprisonment for corruption, with one year suspended. He was also sentenced to two years imprisonment for contravention of Immigration Act, with one year suspended. Moyo was only sentenced to two years imprisonment for contravention of Immigration Act, with one year suspended,” he said.
Meanwhile, the North West acting Hawks Head, Brigadier Silas Munzhedzi, welcomed the sentencing and applauded the investigating officer for maintaining integrity in the performance of her duties.
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