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Madlanga Commission | Gxasheka rejects claims of irregular EMPD appointments

Ekurhuleni Head of Department for Human Resources, Linda Gxasheka, has challenged the authenticity of a letter allegedly drafted by suspended EMPD Police Chief Isaac Mapiyeye, in which he protests what he describes as irregular appointments within his department. The letter, dated 13 April 2024, was produced before the Madlanga Commission as part of ongoing testimony into alleged governance irregularities at the metro. Gxasheka told the commission the document relates to […]

February 26, 2026 59

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Madlanga Commission | Ekurhuleni legal head denies role in Mkhwanazi’s reinstatement

Ekurhuleni Head of Risk and Legal Services, Advocate Khemraj 'Kemi' Behari, has denied responsibility for the reinstatement of suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, after his suspension lapsed in May 2024. Behari testified before the Madlanga Commission on Monday, where he maintained that he was only asked to provide legal advice shortly before Mkhwanazi’s suspension expired. The commission heard that an officer from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan […]

February 9, 2026 80

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Ekurhuleni suspends HR HOD Linda Gxasheka

The City of Ekurhuleni has placed Human Resources Head, Linda Gxasheka, on precautionary suspension with immediate effect. Gxasheka name surfaced in allegations of irregular conduct by city officials, raising concerns about potential corruption and interference within the criminal justice system. She is accused of disregarding disciplinary recommendations against suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi, who faces serious corruption charges. This follows allegations that he installed state […]

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