Advocate Kemi Behari, the suspended legal head of Ekurhuleni Metro, has been arrested as part of a police operation tied to the Madlanga commission's recommendations.

The operation, referred to as a 'takedown,' aims to investigate alleged corruption involving former city manager Imogen Mashazi and deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi.Mkhwanazi faced accusations of fitting blue lights to vehicles belonging to a cartel member, Vusimusi 'Cat' Matlala, in 2022.Behari denied the allegations, but the police task team has initiated the operation without commenting on details.The Madlanga commission previously found that Behari and Mashazi shielded Mkhwanazi from disciplinary action.This arrest highlights ongoing efforts to address corruption within local government, though the operation's full scope remains undisclosed.The case underscores tensions between political figures and law enforcement, with implications for accountability in public institutions.Further developments are expected as the police conclude their investigation.