EMPD top cop Julius Mkhwanazi fired
Mkhwanazi is facing five criminal cases, which include charges of murder and corruption
Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been fired, following his suspension in November 2025 over allegations. He is currently facing five criminal cases, including corruption charges alongside former city manager Imogen Mashazi, suspended legal services head Kemi Behari, and former human resources head Linda Gxasheka.
The corruption charges encompass abuse of public office, unlawful salary adjustments, and obstructing internal disciplinary proceedings. Additionally, Mkhwanazi is accused of involvement in a scheme where an individual impersonated Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla in court over a speeding ticket, as well as a bogus police raid that resulted in the theft of precious stones worth R14.9 million from a Johannesburg flat.
Furthermore, he is implicated in the murder of Emmanuel Mbense, facing charges of murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and obstructing or defeating the administration of justice.
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