JOHANNESBURG - The Gauteng Department of Community Safety is investigating a video circulating on social media that appears to show a traffic official allegedly accepting a bribe.
In the video a man who appears to be a mini-bus taxi driver can be seen allegedly handing over cash to the official.
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The department has condemned the incident saying it undermines public trust.
Authorities say the video is not recent as the officer, stationed within the Freeway Patrol Unit, is currently on maternity leave.