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2009-02-09: Independent team to investigate JMPD disputes
THE City of Johannesburg has been consistently engaged in efforts to resolve the industrial dispute with members of the Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) to ensure a resumption of vital services delivered to the public.
The City confirms that it had already acceded to SAMWU's demands as far back as Wednesday (04th February 2009). In this agreement the City agreed to end the hiring of pensioners, to suspend three employees accused of corruption and to appoint an independent investigation into the allegations of corruption.
The City met with SAMWU today, Monday 9 February 2009 to discuss the union's demands in respect of the Chief of Police.
The City had engaged the services of an independent legal firm to investigate various allegations. The mandate of the independent investigator has now been extended to include the allegations in respect of the Chief of Police.
In the interest of finding a solution and to ensure that services will be resumed, in the interest of the community of Johannesburg, the Chief of Police, Mr Chris Ngcobo, has voluntarily recused himself from JPMD while this investigation continues.
The City of Johannesburg trusts that the issues contained herein will be resolved through this independent investigation. JMPD employees and SAMWU members are invited to provide the investigators with relevant information and evidence.
The City calls on all JMPD employees currently on strike to return to work immediately and to resume their duties.
The City again wishes to extend its sincere apologies to members of the public who may have been inconvenienced because of the strike.
Issued by:
Nthatisi Modingoane
Deputy Director
Communications
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG
Tel: (011) 407 7354
Fax: (011) 403 3494
Cell: 082 467 9228
E-mail: nthatisem@joburg.org.za
