other2 February 2023E000070
Jeff Wicks blue light enquiry to EMPD
Journalist Jeff Wicks sent an enquiry to EMPD about the unauthorised use of blue lights and the relationship with CAT VIP and Matlala, triggering an internal investigation.
5 claims from testimony
"During or about February 2023, the EMPD received an enquiry from a journalist, Mr Jeff Wicks regarding the use of blue lights in civilian vehicles with the seeming approval of the EMPD. At the time of this enquiry I was on leave and the Deputy Chief of Police, Auxiliary and Support Services, Commissioner Revo Spies, who was appointed the Acting Chief of Police in my absence took charge of this enquiry and initiated investigations into the allegations."
"I have in my possession correspondence under the letterhead of City of Ekurhuleni and the Metropolitan Police Department. It is dated 16 October 2021, and it is signed by Brigadier JD Mkhwanazi of Specialised Services."
"How does this private firm assist EMPD officers in any VIP protection and security services? And please, could you supply me with a copy of the memorandum of understanding as mentioned in this letter?"
"And can you please describe the relationship between the EMPD and Mr Matlala, inter alia, his company, as we will assert that this is proof of connections of undue influence in a law enforcement body?"
"the enquiry from a journalist called Jeff Wiggs on February 2, 2023, which was addressed to EMPD or Ekurhuleni, where the subject of the enquiry was these very memoranda that we are discussing now"