An Ekurhuleni official who told the Madlanga commission that she was demoted over her handling of the blue lights saga involving Vusimuzi Cat Matlala and Brig Julius Mkhwanazi has been reinstated as spokesperson for the Ekurhuleni metro police department EMPD.
In a statement, the city said the decision follows an internal review of the EMPDs communications arrangements and the need to align operational practice with the metros approved orgarnisational structure, governance prescripts and communication policies.
City Manager Kagiso Lerutla said the move is part of strengthening transparency, accountability and public confidence in the EMPD.