Ekurhuleni Officials Arrested for Corruption

The high-profile arrests follow a lengthy investigation by the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into allegations of tender-rigging and the existence of a 'ghost fleet' of unaccounted-for municipal vehicles.

Lerutla and Mkhwanazi are expected to appear in the Boksburg Magistrates Court on Monday to face charges that also include defeating the ends of justice.

The scandal has sparked a national uproar in South Africa, with public calls for increased accountability and the dismissal of officials involved in systemic corruption.

The investigation is ongoing, with authorities suggesting that more arrests may follow as they unravel the extent of the criminal network.