By Colonel Isaac Mahamba
TMPD Tshwane Metro Police Department spokesperson
Tshwane Metro Police Department Deputy Commissioner placed on suspension after serious allegations leveled against him at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
In light of the serious allegations leveled against the Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Commissioner Umashi Dhlamini at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry this week, he has
requested to be placed on suspension with immediate effect.
TMPD Commissioner Yolande Faro has considered Deputy Commissioner Dhlamini’s request and duly approved it.
Dhlamini was responsible for Support and Administration. His suspension took
effect on Friday, 20 March 2026.
Deputy Commissioner Dhlamini’s name was mentioned in proceedings before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where allegations relating to tender irregularities were raised.
The suspension is intended to allow for a fair, thorough and uninterrupted investigation into the allegations.
The suspension is part of a standard risk-management measure to safeguard the integrity of the investigative process.
It does not constitute a disciplinary sanction or imply any finding of guilt.
Issued by the Tshwane Metro Police Department Communication Unit.
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