Top Durban Metro HR manager takes early retirement amid recruitment corruption probe

By Sihle Mavuso

A senior Human Resources (HR) manager at the Durban Metro Police has taken early retirement after allegedly being implicated in a recruitment corruption scandal.

Mhlonipheni Bodlani recently left the force after taking extended sick leave, which he reportedly exhausted while facing questions about his alleged involvement in the recruitment scandal.

According to several sources, Bodlani allegedly solicited bribes of up to R50,000 from candidates in exchange for facilitating their recruitment into the Durban Metro Police, but allegedly failed to deliver on his promises.

The alleged victims subsequently reported the matter to authorities, with the investigation assigned to the City Integrity and Investigations Unit (CIIU), an eThekwini Municipality unit responsible for investigating fraud and corruption involving municipal employees.

Durban Metro Police spokesperson Boysie Zungu confirmed Bodlani had left the force but did not provide details about the circumstances surrounding his departure.

“We can only confirm that Mr Bodlani