It doesn’t rain but it pours for the embattled and suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi.
This comes after Acting IPID National Head of Investigations Thuso Keefelakae confirmed that probes into Mkhwanazi and other members are complete with disciplinary recommendations submitted to both departments on February 4,
Mkhwanazi and other officials could soon face prosecution for truck hijacking, murder, and misuse of state property.
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department Deputy Chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, along with other EMPD and SAPS officials, could soon face criminal prosecution following testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. 2026.
While appearing at the Madlanga Commission, Keefelakae explained that the same case dockets were referred to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions for a decision on prosecution.
He highlighted that the investigations were prosecutor-guided, providing step-by-step oversight to address evidentiary gaps, including a “missing link” that strengthened the case.
The prosecution decision on at least one matter, related to the killing of a person referred to as “Kaplan”, is expected before the end of February.
Broader allegations aired at the commission include leading a rogue EMPD unit, involvement in corruption linked to irregular deals with private security firms, abuse of blue-light privileges, extortion, kidnapping, and alleged murder cover-ups.
Keefelakae expressed frustration over EMPD’s “lack of appetite” to implement disciplinary recommendations, noting that he personally signed off on the report due to the strength of the evidence.
Mkhwanazi has denied many of the allegations in prior testimony and remains suspended as IPID’s findings await the NPA’s prosecution decision.
The Madlanga Commission continues today.