CITY OF EKURHULENI CONFIRMS PRECAUTIONARY SUSPENSION OF HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES

The City of Ekurhuleni confirms that the Head of Department for Human Resources, Ms Linda Gxasheka, has been placed on precautionary suspension, with immediate effect.

This decision follows a resolution of the Municipal Council taken on 18 November 2025, which delegated authority to the City Manager to consider and implement precautionary suspensions in terms of the Local Government: Disciplinary Regulations for Senior Managers, 2010.

In giving effect to the Council resolution and acting in accordance with Regulation 6(1) of the Disciplinary Regulations, the City Manager, Mr. Kagiso Lerutla, assessed whether a basis existed to place the senior manager on precautionary suspension. In compliance with Regulation 6(2), the affected senior manager was afforded an opportunity to make written representations prior to a final decision being taken. These representations were duly considered before the decision was reached.

The City emphasises that a precautionary suspension does not constitute a finding of guilt, nor does it amount to disciplinary action. It is an interim administrative measure intended to protect the integrity of internal processes, ensure organisational stability, and enable matters to be dealt with fairly and without interference. These steps form part of the City’s broader commitment to restoring public trust in the administration of Ekurhuleni.

The City of Ekurhuleni remains committed to fully supporting the work of the Madlanga Commission, recognising its importance in strengthening accountability and safeguarding the integrity of municipal governance. The City further reaffirms its commitment to transparency, procedural fairness, and sound governance practices.

No further details will be released at this stage, as the matter remains subject to internal processes.