JOHANNESBURG - Ekurhuleni Mayor, Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, says his leadership has dealt decisively with issues stemming from the Madlanga Commission. Including the blue lights saga that plagued the municipality.
Former Deputy Ekurhuleni Metro Police Chief Julius Mkhwanazi was implicated in assisting controversial businessman Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala to get blue lights via the City.
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This comes after DA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane accused the party of protecting those implicated at the Commission.
Rasilingwane says council initially suspended former Deputy Ekurhuleni Metro Police Chief Julius Mkhwanazi while the DA was in power.
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But when the ANC took control of the reins in 2024 it reinstated him.
Xhakaza has defended the party, saying the metro has dealt decisively with these and other issues.
'We need to strengthen the EMPD and ensure we deal with all pending issues,' Xhakaza says.
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He says officials are working on a framework to manage lifestyle audits. Xhakaza also says the city is looking for alternative revenue streams to keep up with service delivery needs