ZAAn ANC metro chief whip, Wandisile Jikeka, faced scrutiny after an investigation revealed that a protection officer allegedly used her official Audi Q5 for a personal errand, crashed it, and then arranged unauthorized repairs. The incident occurred in March 2026 when the officer was driving from Gqeberha to his home when the car collided with an animal. The Audi, purchased for nearly R800,000, sustained damage costing around R100,000 in repairs. The officer did not report the accident promptly and failed to provide a clear explanation for the vehicle's disappearance for several days. The investigation highlighted significant lapses in the metro's fleet management, including the lack of a vehicle logbook and inadequate training for protection officers. As a result, Jikeka was reassigned a Ford Focus, and the officer faces disciplinary action.
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