{
  "id": 366399,
  "title": "The most handcuffed man in SA? The cases piling up against Julius Mkhwanazi",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/the-most-handcuffed-man-in-sa-the-cases-piling-up-against-julius",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-09T10:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/2026-08-09-the-most-handcuffed-man-in-sa-the-cases-piling-up-against-julius-mkhwanazi/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) has been arrested four times this year in separate criminal investigations, solidifying his status as one of South Africa's most scrutinized law enforcement officials. Mkhwanazi, who joined the EMPD in 2003, is currently suspended and facing multiple charges. His legal woes include allegations of fraud, corruption, defeating the ends of justice, and masterminding a bogus police raid to steal valuable stones. Additionally, he faces murder charges in connection with the alleged killing of Emmanuel Mbense in Brakpan. Despite his suspended status, Mkhwanazi continues to receive a full salary, which has sparked calls for his dismissal by opposition parties.",
  "summary": "Criminal charges continue to pile up against suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Brig. Julius Mkhwanazi, who has been arrested four times this year in separate investigations, placing him at the centre of one of the country’s most serious law enforcement scandals.",
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      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "The most handcuffed man in SA? The cases piling up against Julius Mkhwanazi",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/10/the-most-handcuffed-man-in-sa-the-cases-piling-up-against-julius",
        "published": "2026-08-10T04:00:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}