Police Demand Bribe From Reporter

This post from a Reuters sports reporter recounts a run-in with local police in Sandton City who pulled the reporter over, offered driving directions and then demanded payment.

I told them I had a very reliable SatNav. They told me it was useless and I would get lost. Only they knew where my hotel was and after giving me directions asked me for their money.

“Where are our dollars or pounds, sir ?” they asked in a more threatening manner.

I gave them their cash and they let me go.

Mind how you go, sir — a lesson with the South African police
Reuters
June 15, 2009