The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) has announced that one of its officers, Johannes Makgatle, has been arrested.
Makate was handcuffed on Friday.
The JMPD said Makgatle was arrested on allegations of using state systems and resources.
Investigation
The JMPD investigation found that Makgatle misappropriated a council vehicle while off duty, according to eNCA.
Makgatle allegedly utilised the departmental vehicle to drive to Molefe’s home address and the surrounding block before returning to his own residence.
Allegations
Makgatle was identified by top cop General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as a close associate of businessman Katiso “KT” Molefe, who was arrested.
“I wanted to draw your attention to demonstrate before this commission that there is other involvement of police officers, an example that I’m putting here is one police officer from Johannesburg Metro. This police officer is a very close associate of the arrested Mr Katiso Molefe.
“On the 5th of February, 2025, this Metro police officer, Joannes Makgatle, who works at JMPD, deposited a statement, an affidavit, during the investigation that was conducted by GCI Opps, following the arrest of Mr Molefe, said Mkhwanazi.
Makgatle is currently on suspension. The matter has been referred for internal prosecution, and formal charges will be served in due course.
*This is a developing story
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