Imogen Mashazi
Dr. Imogen Mashazi is a seasoned public administrator who has served as the city manager of Ekurhuleni for over three decades. Renowned for her leadership, she has been credited with achieving several clean audits and awards for the municipality. Recently, she was placed on special leave until her retirement, as the council decided not to extend her contract upon reaching retirement age. Her departure is marked by praise from various political leaders, notably Julius Malema, who acknowledged her significant contributions to the city.
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Imogen Mashazi is a former city manager who defended herself against allegations of interfering in disciplinary processes related to Julius Mkhwanazi.
Cat VIP EMPD deal ‘an oversight’ – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-12-04
Imogen Mashazi is the former city manager who admitted to not conducting proper due diligence on the memorandum.
EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi claims Ekurhuleni needed security support from CAT VIP Protection Services – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-03Imogen Mashazi is implicated in hampering disciplinary processes to protect Mkhwanazi.
Matlala’s VIP Protection ‘ran’ Ekurhuleni police – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-13
Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi protected Mkhwanazi from facing disciplinary action.
EMPD officials were afraid to suspend brigadier who authorised Matlala’s blue lights – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-12
Imogen Mashazi allegedly blocked a disciplinary inquiry into the arrangements with Matlala's company.
Ekurhuleni outsourced law enforcement to Matlala’s company, Madlanga commission hears – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-10
Imogen Mashazi was removed from her position as city manager upon reaching retirement age.
Ekurhuleni city manager placed on special leave until retirement – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-06-05
