South Africa: Former Ekurhuleni Boss Among Four Arrested in Madlanga Sweep
Police arrested four current and former Ekurhuleni officials in a corruption probe, while charges and the case against them remain unreleased.
- On Wednesday night, the Madlanga Commission's Recommendations Task Team arrested Former Ekurhuleni City Manager Imogen Mashazi and three others in a coordinated operation in Johannesburg.
- The investigation targets corruption and malfeasance within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, where Mashazi oversaw 25 departments and more than 18,000 employees before her tenure ended.
- Witnesses alleged head of legal Kemi Behari and human resources head Linda Gxasheka received R600,000 salary increases to shield EMPD chief Julius Mkhwanazi from disciplinary action.
- Suspects are scheduled to appear at the Germiston Magistrate's Court today, though National police spokesperson Brig Athlenda Mathe stated specific charges have not yet been released.
- The Democratic Alliance submitted evidence linking Mashazi to R60 million properties in Meyersdal Eco Estate, while Mkhwanazi remains out on R30,000 bail following his April arrest.
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South Africa: Former Ekurhuleni Boss Among Four Arrested in Madlanga Sweep
Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi was arrested on Wednesday night, alongside her former head of legal and head of HR. The charges against all four have not yet been released; police say details will follow after their court appearance.
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