Advocate Kemi Behari, the suspended legal head of Ekurhuleni Metro, has been arrested as part of a police operation tied to the Madlanga commission of inquiry.The police confirmed the arrest but stated they would not comment further on the ongoing investigation.

The commission investigated allegations that Behari and former city manager Imogen Mashazi shielded deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi from disciplinary action.Mkhwanazi was accused of allegedly fitting blue lights to vehicles belonging to cartel member Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala in 2022.Behari denied the allegations, and the case remains under investigation.The police operation, referred to as a 'takedown,' is part of implementing the commission's recommendations.The case highlights tensions within local governance and the scrutiny of officials involved in alleged corruption.Authorities have emphasized the need for transparency, with the police stating they will provide no further details until the operation concludes.

This incident underscores the challenges of accountability in public institutions and the ongoing efforts to address corruption within municipal administrations.