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The Herald, June 21, 1980
A FORMER vehicle inspector who is alleged to have issued a driver’s licence to a woman without taking her on a road test appeared before Mr K. Thom at the Salisbury Magistrates’ Court yesterday.
Mr Alvord Makandigona (42), of 4074 Old Highfield, is pleading not guilty to the charge under the Prevention of Corruption Act.
The State is alleging that on February 5 this year, Mr Makandigona issued a certificate of competency to the woman, a teacher, without having taken her out on a road test.
A receptionist at the Salisbury Vehicle Inspection Depot told the court the applicant was booked for a road test for 2 o’clock one day, but she cancelled the appointment when the applicant did not turn up in time.
A vehicle inspector told the court that at about 2.10pm he entered the accused’s office and saw him completing certificate-of-competency forms in the presence of the applicant.
LESSONS FOR TODAY
Obtaining a driver’s licence without going for a road test is not only reckless, but also very dangerous because it endangers the lives of other drivers and road users since the person with such a licence would not have gone through all the processes.
Corruption is a serious cancer that is eating away at the core of our society and in recognition of this, the Government established the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission, which is working hard to deal with corruption activities in all facets of society.
Eradicating corruption especially in critical departments such as the Vehicle Inspection Department requires people who are observant and ready to come forward to report any actions that are untoward.
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