# The former city manager of Ekurhuleni in Gauteng, Imogen Mashazi, has been stripped of her 2020 Top Empowerment Public Sector Leader Award following her court appearance on charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice. She is accused of shielding suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police officials and interfering in disciplinary processes, including the blue light scandal. The decision follows a request by a civic activist to review the award while criminal proceedings continue. The awards committee says revoking the honour protects the programme’s integrity and credibility.
Former Ekurhuleni city manager is stripped of leadership award amid corruption case