A former traffic official has pleaded guilty to charges of corruption in the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes Court after taking money to issue learner's and driver's licences.
A former senior traffic official from Stellenbosch has been sentenced in the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on six counts of corruption.
Elvis Frank Nontyi, 55, is a former senior superintendent employed by Stellenbosch Municipality at the Driver's Licence and Testing Centre.
Nontyi was arrested in July 2025 by members of the Hawks after an extensive investigation.
The former traffic official, who had access to the National Traffic Information System and was authorised to test applicants for learner and driver’s licences, including the issuing thereof, abused his power and turned criminal.
