Former Johannesburg Metro Police Department Chief David Tembe has been found dead at his home.

Details surrounding his passing remain unclear.

Tembe served as the head of the JMPD until 2020 and stepped down from the role. He continued to play a role in public safety. He was the previous Member of the Mayoral Committee (MMC) strategic advisor for Public Safety under Mayor Mpho Phalatse, and his term ended in June 2023.

In November 2025, Tembe was seen conducting outreach initiatives with the Public Safety officers, which indicates he was present in a new, different capacity than his previous one as the sitting MMC.

After serving for close to 20 years with the Emergency Management Services, Tembe was appointed Director of Operations for the JMPD in 2003. 

During his time with JMPD, he was awarded and commended by the National Department of Transport for innovation and excellence

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The City of Johannesburg’s MMC for Public Safety, Mgcini Tshwaku, says the city is making strides toward building “a safer and more resilient Johannesburg” through technology, new emergency vehicles, and intensified law enforcement operations.

Speaking during a media briefing on Wednesday, Tshwaku outlined the Department of Public Safety’s performance and achievements over the past year, from November 2024 to October 2025, and revealed key plans for the 2025/26 financial year.

“This media engagement is part of our commitment to transparency, accountability, and public engagement in matters of safety and security in the city,” said Tshwaku.

“We have heard our communities’ concerns, from crime to food safety and emergency response, and we are taking proactive steps to

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