The article details corruption charges against former Ekurhuleni municipal manager Imogen Mashazi, human resources head Linda Gxasheka, and legal advisor Adv Kemi Behari.They are accused of obstructing disciplinary proceedings against Julius Mkhwanazi, who allegedly gifted blue lights to a cartel member.The state alleges they colluded to block investigations and then fraudulently increased their salaries.

Mashazi allegedly advised Gxasheka and Behari of salary increments in July 2023, leading to approved adjustments despite the council rejecting the request.The city paid the adjustments using mayoral committee approval, with Behari's salary rising from R159,250 to R214,626 monthly.The charge sheet claims the unlawful adjustments totaled R2.66m, with the accused still receiving payments.Mkhwanazi is also charged with unjustified remuneration and bypassing the assessment phase for his appointment.All four face fraud and corruption charges, with Mashazi and Gxasheka's bail applications opposed due to property verification concerns.The National Prosecuting Authority aims to conclude the case urgently, highlighting systemic corruption in municipal governance.