Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department chief Isaac Mapiyeye has been suspended amid allegations of misconduct, including harassment of two female officers.

A DIFFICULT TASK

The city manager's office was tasked with appointing an independent investigator to probe the misconduct allegations against the EMPD chief. The council had also resolved to continue the investigation into Mapiyeye, granting the city manager 30 days to complete the probe into accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct. Mapiyeye, who has been in the position since 2020, is also accused of covering up an incident involving his deputy.

ZERO TOLERANCE

Ekurhuleni Municipality spokesperson Zweli Dlamini said the city has no room for any form of GBV and it takes the allegations seriously. "We have followed all necessary due processes. However, we can't comment further on this matter because it is now with council where it is being deliberated," Dlamini said. The coordinator of the Department of Community Safety, Bhekizizwe Kubheka, said Mapiyeye has no place in the city. "We are not going to tolerate the abusers of women and children. The municipality must lead by example and deal with the matter to ensure Mapiyeye gets the punishment he deserves," said Kubheka.