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Suspended Ekurhuleni HR head returns to Madlanga Commission:
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Suspended HR Chief Faces Madlanga Commission AgainIn 2023, IPID urged disciplinary steps against Mkhwanazi, but no action was taken amid shielding allegations.
Key FactsFeb 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ewn.co.za
- Linda Gxasheka, the suspended Ekurhuleni HR head, returned for a second day of testimony at the Madlanga Commission.
- Previous witnesses accused her of being part of a group protecting the corrupt metro police deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi.
- Gxasheka denied claims that her salary rise was a reward for loyalty or that she sabotaged colleagues she disagreed with.
- The Independent Police Investigative Directorate recommended disciplinary action against Mkhwanazi in 2023, but no measures were enforced.
As I’m testifying here, I am being persecuted here by the City of Ekurhuleni and Mr Nciza spent a lot of time on this matter. I am perceived as a very cruel person.— Linda Gxasheka, the suspended head of human resources for the City of Ekurhuleni, during her testimony at the Madlanga Commission.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: citizen.co.za
- The Madlanga Commission revealed allegations against three EMPD officers involving murder, theft, kidnapping, and obstruction of justice.
- These officers operated within a SWAT unit led by Julius Mkhwanazi and were implicated in five serious criminal cases.
- Disciplinary actions were delayed, with two officers reinstated and one leaving the force amid ongoing investigations.
- Suspended EMPD chief Jabulani Mapiyeye disclosed political interference pressured him to drop charges and noted absence of formal suspension documentation.
The disciplinary processes initiated against these members were continuously frustrated internally, and they were reassigned to their substantive positions and their service weapons restored to them.— Jabulani Mapiyeye, while testifying before the Madlanga Commission.
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