EXPOSÉ
T
he Festive season is not only for
enjoyment, relaxation and family.
It’s a time when corruption becomes
rife. People are arrested daily and
police are on the prowl to make some
extra money. As citizens of the country it’s our
responsibility to ensure that our law enforcers
know to keep inline but, unfortunately, greed
gets in the way.
According to the Road Traffic Management
Corporation, 65% of road accidents are due to
alcohol abuse. This poses a serious threat to the
lives of everyone using the roads whether they
are responsible or not. And yet, if these drunk
drivers happen to be pulled over by the cops,
they can easily avoid getting locked up by
making a small “donation”.
The ease with which things can be purchased
is critically concerning. Think of a murder like
Anni Dewani's. Imagine the greasing that went
on there...
Since a lot of people are travelling home, border
bribes also increase immensely during the festive
season. The situation is so bad that one cannot
pass the border without being asked if they can
be “helped”. And, of course, since everyone is so
desperate to get home, paying a ‘little’ fee seems
like a small price. However, for those trying to
avoid the illegal act, this can prove frustrating
and annoying.
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