SowetanLive reports that former Ekurhuleni municipal manager Imogen Mashazi has told the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday that she did not support the 55 irregular appointments made by suspended metro police acting chief Brig Julius Mkhwanazi. However, she said she did not recall what she did about it.

The Commission is hearing evidence of alleged criminality, political interference and corruption within law enforcement. It previously heard from suspended Ekurhuleni chief of police Jabulani Mapiyeye that between May and July 2024, Mkhwanazi made 55 appointments without his consent and was protected by Mashazi. These appointments included directors, inspectors and superintendents.

On Tuesday, Mashazi was asked if she supported Mkhwanazi’s conduct in this regard. Mashazi responded: “I didn’t lend support to his appointments. My letter is clear that he didn’t consult the chief of police [Mapiyeye] and he was reprimanded. So the assertion that I supported him, I cannot agree [with it].” Mashazi was then asked what she did after not supporting Mkhwanazi, and she responded: “I don’t recall.” Commissioner Sesi Baloyi lambasted Mashazi and told her that it appeared as if she did not take the work of the commission seriously. Mashazi, with a lowered voice, responded: “No comment.” The hearing continues.

• Read the full original of the report in the above regard by Herman Moloi at SowetanLive

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