Watch | Madlanga Commission resumes with Ekurhuleni Police Chief on the stand

The Madlanga Commission is currently hearing testimony from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) head, Jabulani Isaac Mapiyeye, on the blue lights saga in his region.

Mapiyeye’s appearance comes three days after the Crime Intelligence Head, Lt-Gen. Dumisani Khumalo, concluded his thorough testimony before the commission.

Mapiyeye is scheduled to give detailed information on the allegations that the EMPD acting chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, assisted criminal tycoon, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, in illegally registering private vehicles under the municipality and equipping them with blue lights.

These lights are typically reserved for emergency and law enforcement vehicles.

However, both the Ekurhuleni Municipality and Mkhwanazi have vehemently denied the claims, asserting that all documentation and processes followed the law.

“Everything was done properly and fairly,” said Mkhwanazi, adding that Lt-Gen. Mkhwanazi was misinformed about the allegations.

The municipality further clarified that it has formal public-private partnership (PPP) agreements in place with several private security companies — including Matlala’s — to support law enforcement and bolster crime-fighting initiatives.

Mkhwanazi (EMPD) has since has taken special leave following serious allegations.

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