By Brigadier Athlenda Mathe
SAPS Spokesperson
The SAPS’ Madlanga Commission Task Team has arrested a 50-year-old senior municipal official for fraud, corruption and defeating and/or obstructing the ends of justice.
The official was arrested this morning, at his home in Gauteng.
The Task Team is still searching for other suspects linked to the case.
These arrests emanate from an ongoing investigation into corruption within the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD).
No further comment will be provided on the merits of the case at this stage.
All suspects are expected to appear before the Boksburg Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 20 April 2026.
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