Julius Mkhwanazi granted bail in blue lights case, remains in custody on murder charge

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been granted R10 000 bail in the blue lights case, along with alleged crime cartel kingpin Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and City of Ekurhuleni fleet manager Chris Steyn. The trio faces six counts of corruption, one count of fraud and one count of defeating the administration of justice, all related to the unlawful fitment of blue lights on vehicles owned by Matlala’s company, CAT VIP Protection Services.

Mkhwanazi and four others were arrested last month in connection with the 2022 murder of Emmanuel Mbense, who was allegedly tortured to death in Brakpan before his body was dumped into a dam, following allegations heard at the Madlanga Commission linking police and private security personnel to his death.

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