Ekurhuleni inaugurates new chief

Bafana Mahlabe was inaugurated as the EMPD's chief of police at the Germiston Civic Centre on Thursday.

EMPD chief of police, Bafana Mahlabe, alongside mayor Mondli Gungubele, during Mahalbe's first parade inspection which took place at the Germiston Civic Centre on Thursday. They are accompanied by the Gauteng Police Commissioner, Lieut-Gen Lesetja Mothiba and Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality’s chief of police, Steven Ngobeni.

The ceremony was officiated by Gauteng Police commissioner, Lieut-Gen Lesetja Mothiba, who oversaw the signing of the oath office by Mahlabe.

Ekurhuleni mayor Mondli Gungubele congratulated Mahlabe and welcomed his appointment and the beginning of a new chapter for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department.

“I’m really humbled for this opportunity and invite the citizens of Ekurhuleni to judge me by my work,” says Mahlabe.

“My 100 days officially start now, and to criminals, you have no option but to surrender as I’m launching Operation Bumper to Bumper.

“I’m taking back the streets and will leave no stone unturned.”

EMPD chief of police, Bafana Mahlabe, signs an oath of office confirming his commitment to serve the residents of Ekurhuleni. Lieut-Gen Lesetja Mothiba (right) is the Gauteng Police commissioner.

EMPD chief of police, Bafana Mahlabe, salutes after the parade inspection.