Overview
- Testifying on Thursday, Linda Gxasheka said she signed an intention to suspend Julius Mkhwanazi after social‑media clips surfaced but later signed an upliftment letter following management decisions linked to an expected Ipid arrest.
- She testified that former city manager Imogen Mashazi instructed her to stop Mkhwanazi’s redeployment after his suspension was lifted, a claim that contrasts with Mashazi’s prior evidence.
- Gxasheka said her forensic report recommended steps toward discipline and that senior officials postponed action, citing a legal view not to proceed despite Ipid’s position.
- The Presidency has reported that the Madlanga commission found prima facie evidence of wrongdoing by current and former Ekurhuleni and EMPD officials, including allegations of criminality, corruption, fraud, murder and perjury.
- Placed on precautionary suspension in December, Gxasheka faces internal charges and rejects allegations of an irregular R600,000 salary increase, saying her pay was approved by the remuneration committee.