EMPD Superintendent accused of rape must step down  

7 July 2016

Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD), Superintendent (Major) Adam Cummings remains in the employ of the EMPD, despite having three criminal charges of rape against him. 

His most recent arrests were on 28 April 2015 and on 11 of February 2016. 

This was revealed to the DA in a written response from Community Safety MEC, Sizakele Nkosi-Malobane. 

MEC Nkosi-Malobane confirmed that Mr Cummings has not been suspended. A pre-suspension hearing was held and there were apparently no grounds on which to suspend Mr Cummings. 

According to the MEC, the Independent Police Investigation Directorate, the National Prosecuting Authority and the SAPS are currently investigating the charges against Mr Cummings. 

Ekurhuleni residents’ safety should be the first priority of the EMPD – to have an alleged rapist in the employ of the EMPD does not instil confidence in the work of the metro police. 

Mr Cummings should do the honourable thing and step down from his position as Superintendent at the EMPD, until investigations have been concluded. 

Issued by Michele Clarke, DA Gauteng Spokesperson on Community Safety, 7 July 2016