DA accuses top cop of abusing power
The party claims Mahlabe has approved overtime for nine security officials at an additional 84 hours per month to guard his private home and allege that they have proof of a request, for an additional four, in their possession. They also claim that the police chief tasked security officers to run private errands for his …
The party claims Mahlabe has approved overtime for nine security officials at an additional 84 hours per month to guard his private home and allege that they have proof of a request, for an additional four, in their possession.
They also claim that the police chief tasked security officers to run private errands for his wife and children.
EMPD spokesman Wilfred Kgasago, says the EMPD has started processes to detect risks Mahlabe may be exposed to in his position as chief of police.
“As chief of police Mahlabe is protected by internal security due to the risks of the job,” he says.
“The security arrangements in place are not as excessive as claimed, as they are based on the outcome of the threat assessments conducted.”
Kgasago concludes by saying: “As for the accusations levelled against Mahlabe of abusing public resources, they are completely devoid of truth as he regularly joins officers on the ground in fighting crime.”
Mahlabe was not prepared to comment on the allegations.
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