At the heart of the state's case is an alleged scheme to derail disciplinary action against Mkhwanazi after investigations recommended that he face consequences over the controversial blue-light saga.

Four current and former Ekurhuleni municipal employees have been arrested in connection with alleged corruption and maladministration.

Ekurhuleni’s suspended head of human resources Linda Gxasheka, head of legal advocate Kemi Behari, suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and former municipal manager Imogen…