HIGH COURT UPHOLDS SUSPENSION OF VEHICLE EXAMINERS

Head of the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Transport, Dr Kwazi Mbanjwa, has welcomed the decision of Pietermaritzburg High Court Judge, Judge Noel Hurt to uphold the suspension of two Durban vehicle examiners.

The upholding of this suspension will send a clear message to all other corrupt officials that their days are numbered. "We will continue to crack down on fraudulent and corrupt practices and we urge the public to supply us with any information. As we head into the festive season, this is a sure reminder of our zero tolerance stance in our efforts to put an end to the carnage on our roads." said Mbanjwa.

On the 27 May 2002, vehicle examiners Suraj Hiralall and Allan Richard Browne who are both employed by GAP Testing and Road-worthy Centre in Umgeni, Durban were suspended after an eight-month operation by the provincial transport department and the SAPS, involving 35 officers, for allegedly issuing fraudulent Certificates of Roadworthiness (COR’s).

The dismissal with costs comes after an application to prevent the suspension of Hiralall and Browne was lodged with the High Court.

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