The City of Ekurhuleni confirms that Deputy Chief of Police, Julius Mkhwanazi, has been placed on suspension, effective 11 November 2025.
This follows the recommendations of an internal audit investigation into allegations of misconduct.
The suspension is an administrative measure intended to safeguard the integrity of the disciplinary process and should not be construed as a finding of guilt.
Formal disciplinary proceedings will now follow, in line with applicable labour laws and municipal regulations.
This action comes as the City leadership closely monitors the serious allegations emerging from the ongoing Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Alleged Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, (Madlanga Commission).
Commenting on the developments, City Manager Kagiso Lerutla stated, “The testimony emerging from the Madlanga Commission is both shocking and deeply concerning.
It points to systemic issues that this administration will not tolerate.
We are unequivocally committed to clean governance, accountability, and restoring public trust in our municipality.”
“In line with municipal legislation and our clean governance mandate,” the City Manager continued, “we are launching an immediate and independent internal investigation into new allegations of wrongdoing within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD).
We will act decisively on its findings, without fear or favour.”
The City emphasises that this broader internal investigation is separate from the completed audit that led to Mkhwanazi’s suspension.
Its scope will be expanded as necessary to include any further evidence or allegations that may arise from the Commission’s proceedings.
The City reiterates its full support and cooperation with the Madlanga Commission.
All public safety operations and EMPD services remain fully functional, with interim leadership arrangements in place to ensure stability and continuity.
To protect the integrity of ongoing disciplinary and investigative processes, the City will not be issuing further public comment at this stage.
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