The sentencing stems from an incident wherein Serape in January 2020 tried to bribe a complainant in withdrawing a case. The Investigating Officer was told by an assault a women - Serape - wanted him to withdraw charges against the leader of a group that has caused disruptions around Bloemhof, in exchange for payment. Moreover, police spokesperson, Sam Tselanyane, says the victim told police whenever he met with Serape, she would block the road and persisted that he withdraw the case.

As a result, a case was registered with the police and investigated. Serape was consequently found guilty on Thursday, 26 May 2022, on two counts of corruption and was sentenced to 4 years imprisonment term or R10 000.00 fine that must be paid not later than Monday, 31 October 2022 at 16:00. Furthermore, the accused was declared unfit to possess a firearm in terms of Section 103 of the Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000).

The Provincial Commissioner of North West, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena lauded the Investigating Officers, Detective Warrant Officer Thabo Rakate and Detective Sergeant Welile Tyukatha of the Provincial Anti-Gang Unit for a sterling job and securing this sentence. He said this conviction will serve as a deterrent to all those who still think they can buy their way out after committing crimes.

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