Police reservists nabbed for stealing register

"Surveillance footage revealed that the two reservist constables were the last people that used the register," Inspector Olebogeng Tawana said in a statement.

"It is alleged that they issued fines to suspects and then kept the money to themselves," Tawana said

The policemen were arrested on Sunday after police investigating the incident found "evidence of the crime in their residences".

"A police bullet-proof vest, forensic bags, alcohol kits and dockets were some of the items that were confiscated," Tawana said.

He said the two constables would appear in the Somerset West Magistrate's Court on Wednesday on charges of theft and corruption.

"An internal investigation into the allegations will also be conducted."