Another notch down for disgraced bling queen Mashazi as 2020 honour revoked
Former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi has had her 2020 Public Sector Leader award revoked following her arrest on charges of fraud and corruption. The decision follows reports of her involvement in a multibillion-rand looting scheme and luxury travel funded by service providers.
Why it matters
This reflects the growing trend of accountability for public officials involved in financial misconduct and the role of civil society in demanding ethical standards.
High-flying former Ekurhuleni city manager Imogen Mashazi , who last week appeared in court on charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice, is facing another blow.
This time the bling queen, who has a penchant for designer brands including Birkin and Hermes, has lost a prestigious public sector leadership award she received at the height of her career. The Top Empowerment Awards committee has withdrawn the Public Sector Leader award it bestowed on Mashazi in 2020 after receiving a request from citizen activist Andrew Cox that the honour be reviewed pending the outcome of her criminal case.
The decision means Mashazi, once recognised for leadership in local government, has now become one of the rare recipients to have a Top Empowerment Award revoked.
Awards CEO Ralf Fletcher confirmed the decision.
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