Retired superintendent, Tactical Response Unit, Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department · Johannesburg
Named in evidence · retired
A decorated Johannesburg metro police superintendent, named from the stand by his own department's internal affairs head, who retired in April 2026 at the point at which she was preparing disciplinary charges against him. On Day 173, 15 September 2026, Superintendent Elmarie de Beer told the Madlanga Commission that Manyama, of the JMPD's Tactical Response Unit, used departmental resources for his own benefit and prevented crime patrols from operating in parts of Johannesburg. Per Eyewitness News her description of the mechanism was that TRU members entering particular areas, especially crime hotspots or places where syndicates operate, are telephoned and told: 'What are you doing there? Get out.' EWN's reporter recorded that Manyama was regarded as a celebrated officer in the department and that he allegedly made life extremely difficult for JMPD members who would not follow his instruction to stand down. Per Bulletin, de Beer also described TRU officers pursuing a black Ford Ranger, calling for SAPS and air-wing assistance, and being ordered by Manyama to abandon the pursuit, after which they were confronted and told to return their vehicles and firearms. His retirement ended the disciplinary route before charges were served. Nothing here is a finding. Manyama has not given evidence to the commission, has not responded publicly, has been charged with no criminal offence, and is presumed innocent.
This profile summarises testimony and evidence given on the public record before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. It restates allegations as presented at the hearings and is not a finding of guilt, liability, or wrongdoing by any person.
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Their role
What the record says
Keeping crime patrols out of particular areas
De Beer's Day 173 evidence, per Eyewitness News, is that Manyama prevented crime patrols from operating in parts of the city: 'There are certain areas where TRU members, as soon as they go into those areas, especially where the crime hotspots or the syndicates operate, as soon as JMPD TRU members enter the parameters of that specific area, they are being phoned and told, What are you doing there? Get out.' The inference the commission is exploring is that the exclusions track where particular criminal operations run. That inference has not been tested and Manyama has not answered it.
Use of departmental resources for personal benefit
De Beer told the commission that Manyama used JMPD resources for his own benefit. The reporting does not specify which resources or over what period. The allegation is untested, no criminal charge has been laid on the public record, and Manyama is presumed innocent.
A pursuit called off, and firearms taken back
Per Bulletin, de Beer's evidence described TRU members pursuing a black Ford Ranger and requesting SAPS and air-wing assistance, and being instructed by Manyama to abandon the pursuit; on her account the officers were then confronted and directed to return their vehicles and firearms. The incident is not dated in the public reporting. It is an untested allegation.
Retired as disciplinary charges were being prepared
Per Eyewitness News, Manyama retired from the JMPD in April 2026, at the point at which de Beer's internal affairs unit was seeking disciplinary charges against him. A retirement ends the employment relationship and with it the disciplinary process; it is not an admission of anything, and it does not prevent a criminal investigation. No criminal charge against him has been reported.
Timeline
How the account unfolded
Apr 2026
Retires from the JMPD
Manyama retires as the internal affairs unit prepares disciplinary charges against him, per de Beer's evidence to the commission.
15 Sep 2026
Named from the stand
Day 173. Superintendent Elmarie de Beer names Manyama to the Madlanga Commission as an implicated TRU officer who used departmental resources for his own benefit and kept crime patrols out of certain areas.