Julius Mkhwanazi
South Africapolice chiefMale3.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Julius Mkhwanazi serves as the acting police chief in Ekurhuleni and has been implicated in investigations concerning the disbandment of the political killings task team, which was allegedly influenced by connections to the 'Big 5' drug cartel.
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Julius Mkhwanazi has been arrested in connection with the 2022 murder of businessman Emmanuel Mbense.
Suspended EMPD deputy chief arrested in Emmanuel Mbense murder investigationSouth Africa· 2026-08-05
Julius Mkhwanazi is the deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department who has been granted bail in multiple criminal cases.
EMPD deputy chief Mkhwanazi granted bail in third criminal caseSouth Africa· 2026-07-21
Julius Mkhwanazi is the suspended deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department facing charges related to an alleged bogus police raid.
EMPD deputy chief Mkhwanazi and Witness K bail hearing set for WednesdaySouth Africa· 2026-07-20Julius Mkhwanazi, the deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft of precious stones valued at about R14.9 million.
EMPD deputy chief arrested in IPID investigation into alleged R14.9m precious stones theftSouth Africa· 2026-07-18Suspended EMPD deputy chief implicated in the operation of a rogue municipal unit.
What Ekurhuleni reveals about South Africa’s national psycheSouth Africa· 2026-07-12
Mkhwanazi allegedly illegally fitted municipal blue lights and provided official vehicles to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala.
Madlanga cracks down on officialsSouth Africa· 2026-07-10
Julius Mkhwanazi is the EMPD deputy chief criticized for approving a controversial memorandum of understanding.
SAPS at war with itself a year after Mkhwanazi's explosive 6 July briefingSouth Africa· 2026-07-06
Julius Mkhwanazi has admitted that a police clearance certificate submitted during the registration of Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's company was fraudulent.
Mkhwanazi admits Matlala police clearance certificate was fraudulentSouth Africa· 2026-06-24
Julius Mkhwanazi allegedly led a rogue operation involving the theft of precious stones.
EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi orchestrated a staged raid for precious stones, Witness K saysSouth Africa· 2026-06-23
Brig Julius Mkhwanazi denied having any involvement in the case including the alleged disposal of the body.
An alleged drug cartel and a murdered witness
United Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Julius Mkhwanazi was implicated by Witness D in the Madlanga commission.
Killing of Witness D casts doubt on state’s ability to protect those testifying at Madlanga commission – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-08
Julius Mkhwanazi is a suspended deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department who defended an irregular agreement with Cat VIP Protection Services.
Cat VIP EMPD deal ‘an oversight’ – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-04
Julius Mkhwanazi is the deputy chief of police of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department who is accused of procuring security services from a murder-accused.
EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi claims Ekurhuleni needed security support from CAT VIP Protection Services – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-03Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi is implicated in misconduct due to his links to Matlala.
Matlala’s VIP Protection ‘ran’ Ekurhuleni police – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-13
Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi authorised the memorandum allowing Matlala's company to use blue lights.
EMPD officials were afraid to suspend brigadier who authorised Matlala’s blue lights – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-12
Julius Mkhwanazi is the EMPD director of specialised services implicated in several theft and murder allegations.
Ekurhuleni outsourced law enforcement to Matlala’s company, Madlanga commission hears – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-10Julius Mkhwanazi is the acting police chief in Ekurhuleni.
‘Big 5’ cartel paid ANC delegates and drove task team’s disbandment – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-09-29
