Linda Gxasheka
South Africagovernment officialFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Linda Gxasheka is the human resources manager for the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, who has come under scrutiny during the Madlanga commission of inquiry for her role in obstructing disciplinary actions against EMPD brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, tied to the controversial figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala.
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Former head of human resources Linda Gxasheka was arrested in connection with the blue-lights scandal.
Rot of the top copsSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
Suspended head of human resources arrested for obstructing processes.
What Ekurhuleni reveals about South Africa’s national psycheSouth Africa· 2026-07-12
Linda Gxasheka has been suspended following her arrest related to the blue-light scandal.
Madlanga cracks down on officialsSouth Africa· 2026-07-10
Linda Gxasheka is the HR boss who was mentioned in relation to the inquiry into Mkhwanazi's actions.
Cat VIP EMPD deal ‘an oversight’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-04
Linda Gxasheka is the HR boss who was involved in the inquiry regarding Mkhwanazi.
EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi claims Ekurhuleni needed security support from CAT VIP Protection Services – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-03Linda Gxasheka is implicated in interference with disciplinary processes related to Mkhwanazi.
Matlala’s VIP Protection ‘ran’ Ekurhuleni police – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-13
