Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has been arrested in Gauteng on charges of fraud, corruption, and defeating the ends of justice.
The arrest was carried out on Saturday morning at his home by a SAPS task team linked to the Madlanga Commission investigations into corruption within the EMPD.
Arrest linked to ongoing Madlanga Commission investigation
Authorities confirmed that the arrest forms part of an ongoing investigation stemming from findings and evidence presented at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
The task team responsible for the arrest was established to investigate allegations of misconduct involving officials identified in the commission’s interim findings.
Police indicated that further suspects linked to the case are still being sought as investigations continue.
Serious charges of fraud and corruption
Mkhwanazi is facing multiple charges including:
- Fraud
- Corruption
- Defeating the ends of justice
The arrest follows a broader investigation into alleged corruption within the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department.
Previous suspension from EMPD
Mkhwanazi was previously suspended from his position as deputy chief of EMPD in November 2025 following allegations of corruption and abuse of power raised during the Madlanga Commission proceedings.
His suspension formed part of a broader internal investigation into alleged misconduct within the metro police service.
Allegations raised at Madlanga Commission
Evidence presented before the Madlanga Commission has linked Mkhwanazi to multiple allegations, including:
- Irregular administrative decisions within EMPD
- Abuse of authority
- Irregular operational conduct within the department
The commission has been investigating corruption, political interference, and alleged criminal infiltration within law enforcement structures.
Broader investigation continues
Authorities have confirmed that investigations are still ongoing, and additional arrests are possible as the case develops.
The SAPS task team is expected to continue tracing other individuals linked to the matter.
Conclusion
The arrest of suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi marks a major development in the ongoing Madlanga Commission-related investigations into alleged corruption within municipal policing structures.
Further updates are expected as the case proceeds through the justice system.
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OTHER NEWS
Man shot dead in parked vehicle in Buffelsdraai, KZN
A man was shot and killed while seated inside a parked Toyota Etios on Hillcrest Drive in Buffelsdraai, KwaZulu-Natal, at approximately 22:09 on Thursday.
The incident is under investigation after the victim was found with multiple gunshot wounds inside the vehicle.
Emergency services respond to shooting
Members of Reaction Unit South Africa (RUSA) were dispatched to the scene after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, Reaction Officers found members of the South African Police Service (SAPS) from Verulam already in attendance and securing the area.
Authorities began gathering information and processing the scene shortly after confirming the fatal shooting.
Vehicle targeted while parked on roadside
Information from the scene indicates that the white Toyota Etios had been parked at the entrance of Hillcrest Drive for an extended period prior to the incident.
A nearby resident reported that the vehicle had remained stationary for several hours before the shooting occurred.
Suspects approach and open fire
It is alleged that an unidentified vehicle travelling along Buffelsdraai Road approached the parked Toyota Etios.
Multiple gunshots were fired at the vehicle before the suspects fled the scene immediately afterwards.
No arrests have been confirmed at this stage.
Victim found inside bullet-riddled vehicle
After the shooting, residents approached the vehicle and discovered the driver inside had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
The victim was unresponsive and was declared deceased at the scene.
The vehicle showed visible damage, including bullet holes on the windscreen, passenger window, and rear left side.
Ammunition recovered at the scene
Authorities recovered one live round of ammunition and multiple spent cartridges from the scene.
The recovered items form part of the ongoing investigation into the shooting.
Ongoing investigation
At this stage, the motive for the shooting has not been confirmed and the suspects remain unidentified.
Investigations are ongoing as authorities work to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Conclusion
The fatal shooting in Buffelsdraai remains under active investigation, with further details expected as police continue their inquiries.
