JMPD to charge officer accused of aiding Katiso Molefe Nokuthula Khanyile Fri, 03/20/2026 - 09:00 JOHANNESBURG – The City of Johannesburg says it will now move to charge JMPD officer Johannes Makgatle, who was accused of aiding alleged Big 5 cartel member Katiso “KT” Molefe. The City has finalised its internal investigation on Makgatle who is currently on suspension. He was under investigation for policy breaches including using state resources to assist Molefe. The investigation found Makgatle, who is deployed in the K9 unit, misappropriated a council vehicle without permission while off duty. Last year, a witness at the Madlanga Commission revealed that the officer, falsely reported sick from work, only to be found at Molefe’s residence during his arrest. READ | City clamps down on corrupt JMPD officers Investigations later uncovered that instead of recuperating, Makgatle actively appeared during the police operation to confront investigators in a bid to disrupt the high-profile arrest mission in December 2024. His presence at the scene was unauthorised and viewed by law enforcement as deliberate obstruction. In a statement on Friday, the City said the officer had failed to obtain permission from his direct supervisor for the use of the vehicle. “While his
