“This Cop Has Bigger Dreams”: Video of Traffic Officer Allegedly Refusing R10k Bribe Has SA Debating

• A local traffic officer was filmed counting money in thousands during a work operation, while a handcuffed man stood next to him
• It was further claimed that the alleged suspect tried to bribe the law enforcement officer after he was found with cannabis
• Viewers flooded the comments section, noting that the officer did what was expected of him, while others doubted if they would have said no to the R10K bribe

A traffic officer proved that no amount of money would make him go against the oath he took to ensure road safety and enforce the law after he was allegedly offered thousands by a suspect.

The clip was shared online by the Instagram account @diepslootn on 2 April 2026, where it gained traction among social media users who mostly responded with humour.

The traffic officer was filmed counting a stack of R100 notes in thousands in the boot of a bakkie. Next to him stood the alleged suspect, who watched him carefully while handcuffed. The short clip shared by the Instagram account @diepslootn was captioned with a background explanation.

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Man allegedly tries to bribe an officer

They claimed that the officer from Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) refused a R10,000 bribe from a suspect allegedly caught with cannabis. The substance was allegedly worth around R800,000. They added that instead of taking the bribe, the officer stood his ground and refused to break the law. It is further claimed that the suspect was arrested and that investigations were ongoing.

Watch the Instagram reel below:

SA debate about the alleged bribe

The clip gained massive views and comments from viewers who debated the officer's actions. Many viewers felt that the man was doing what his job required him to do; therefore, he needed no praise. Some joked that maybe the bribe amount was too little and that he probably felt disrespected by the man, considering he was allegedly carrying R800,000. Others said the officer's colleagues were probably laughing at him. They pointed out that the man would soon be out of jail and roaming on the streets, displaying little trust in the country's law.

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User @suhailmoodley asked:

"So we must praise the police officer for not breaking the law?"

User @nurse_luvha teased:

"Trust me, this cop has bigger dreams. He ain’t trying to deal with the middle man, there is more money to be made 🤔."

User @shawnmpete commented:

"I'm sure his colleagues are laughing at him. What point did he prove? Because after being charged, the man will be out. It's not like he will die in jail."

User @cal_mjadu joked:

"I don’t think I can be a police officer because I think I’d be R10k richer this weekend."

User @xuannkleynhans said:

"If there were no camera, maybe it would’ve been a different story."

User @man_cvg_tinise joked:

"Salary yakho leyo bonus fike early thatha lonto (your bonus arrived early, take it)😂."

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Source: Briefly News