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Former SAPS Officer Sentenced for Illicit Arms Dealing in Bloemfontein

Published January 17, 2025
24 days ago

In a significant blow to corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS), former policewoman Noxolo Perseverance Job, aged 39, faced the law's full might with a sentencing held at the Bloemfontein Magistrates Court on January 13, 2025. The former member of SAPS Protection and Security Services in Bloemfontein, widely recognized for her role in safeguarding VIPs and national key points, was handed a four-year prison term without the option of parole for her involvement in a planned robbery and violation of the national Firearms Control Act.





The case, stemmed from an incident in October 2019 when Job hatched a scheme to facilitate the theft of state-owned firearms from her workplace. Utilizing her access to secure areas, she arranged for accomplices to steal weapons from a security safe at the PSS offices. Moreover, Job crossed further into criminal activities by offering her official firearm to potential robbers for R50,000.


The unraveling of Job's plans began when the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation team, led by Major General Mokgadi Bokaba, intercepted her operations during what turned out to be a mock transaction designed to catch her in the act. Her arrest on October 8, 2019, marked a decisive moment in the battle against corruption in law enforcement circles.


Major General Bokaba expressed a strong stance on the sentencing, emphasizing the danger Job posed to society and her fellow officers. "Her actions could have led to devastating crimes, as the firearms were likely destined for use in criminal activities including robberies, assaults, and potentially lethal conflicts," stated Bokaba.


The swift judicial processing, culminating in her conviction on July 30, 2024, underscores the judiciary's commitment to upholding law and order within the ranks of those sworn to protect it. The sentence handed to Job is seen as a deterrent, aimed at curbing the insider-enabled crime that has occasionally plagued SAPS.


This case is a part of broader efforts by South African authorities to reinforce integrity and accountability within the police service, particularly concerning the handling of weaponry and the conduct of officers entrusted with high-level security roles.


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