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Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Julius Mkhwanazi fired by Ekurhuleni Metro

The City of Ekurhuleni has dismissed suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi following internal misconduct proceedings, as he remains behind bars facing murder and…

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Mkhwanazi granted R10 000 bail in one case but remains in custody while awaiting ruling on murder case

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has secured R10,000 bail in a blue-lights corruption case, but will stay behind bars pending a bail ruling in the Emmanuel Mbense…

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Unpacking Mkhwanazi's many bail applications

Legal experts explain how South African courts evaluate bail when an accused faces multiple charges, following suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi's latest court…

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

Fifth arrest warrant adds to Mkhwanazi’s mounting legal troubles

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been served with a fifth arrest warrant in connection with the blue-lights investigation involving businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat'…

Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy

A Network of Silence: What Ekurhuleni reveals about South Africa’s national psyche

The arrests of senior municipal managers and metro police leaders in Ekurhuleni point to a deeper reality: the possible convergence of organised crime, municipal administration,…

Matlala’s day at the Madlanga commission

Alleged underworld kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala is scheduled to appear before the Madlanga commission on 7 July. He has been subpoenaed to testify about his alleged involvement…