The Gauteng police have announced the commencement of an investigation into serious corruption allegations surrounding Dr Imogen Mashazi, the former city manager of Ekurhuleni.

Gauteng police have confirmed they have started a probe into former Ekurhuleni city manager, Dr Imogen Mashazi regarding tender irregularities linked to a lavish R3.5-million private jet trip to London in 2022.

The DA on Monday initiated corruption charges against Mashazi.

According to media reports, Mashazi undertook a R3.5 million sponsored trip paid for by various companies that profited from municipal tenders awarded by the City of Ekurhuleni during her tenure as city manager.

Speaking outside the Germiston police station, the DA’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni, Khathutshelo Rasilingwane, said they had decided to open a case to ensure 'accountability for those complicit in corruption'.