Afrika Mayibuye leader Floyd Shivambu has made explosive claims about corruption in the City of Ekurhuleni, alleging that the municipality’s much-praised clean audits are in fact bought through bribes—and that auditors who resist are being silenced, even killed.
In a bold public statement, Shivambu claimed that officials at both provincial and regional levels are complicit in a cover-up, and asserted that his movement knows exactly who is behind the rot. These accusations come in the wake of the chilling murder of Mpho Mafole, a senior municipal forensic auditor, who was gunned down in Kempton Park on June 30. Mafole had reportedly been investigating a staggering R2 billion shortfall in electricity revenue when he was assassinated.
According to Shivambu, the supposed financial integrity of Ekurhuleni is a façade propped up by fear and criminal networks. He suggests that auditors who refuse to manipulate findings or accept bribes face violent consequences—an alarming allegation that adds a deadly dimension to concerns over governance and accountability.
The claims, while unproven in court, have intensified pressure on both municipal authorities and national law enforcement to investigate not only Mafole’s killing but also the deeper claims of corruption and intimidation. As the spotlight turns toward Ekurhuleni, the question remains: will the truth come out—or be buried under more silence and fear?
