Kagiso Lerutla
South AfricapoliticianMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kagiso Lerutla is the city manager of Ekurhuleni, currently under scrutiny for allegedly orchestrating a scheme involving impersonation in a court case and being implicated in a rogue operation related to the theft of precious stones.
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Former Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla was involved in a reckless-driving charge evasion.
Rot of the top copsSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
Mkhwanazi was arrested in connection with allegations that he was involved in a scheme in which Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla allegedly paid R400,000 to have another person impersonate him in court.
Unpacking Mkhwanazi's many bail applicationsSouth Africa· 2026-09-11
Kagiso Lerutla is the Ekurhuleni city manager who was allegedly impersonated in court with Mkhwanazi's assistance.
EMPD deputy chief Mkhwanazi granted bail in third criminal caseSouth Africa· 2026-07-21
Kagiso Lerutla is mentioned in connection with a speeding ticket matter involving Mkhwanazi.
EMPD deputy chief Mkhwanazi and Witness K bail hearing set for WednesdaySouth Africa· 2026-07-20Current municipal manager arrested for fraud and corruption.
What Ekurhuleni reveals about South Africa’s national psycheSouth Africa· 2026-07-12
Kagiso Lerutla was allegedly involved in a scheme to pay an accomplice to masquerade as him in court.
Madlanga cracks down on officialsSouth Africa· 2026-07-10
Kagiso Lerutla is a co-accused of Julius Mkhwanazi in a case involving impersonation.
Mkhwanazi admits Matlala police clearance certificate was fraudulentSouth Africa· 2026-06-24
Kagiso Lerutla allegedly paid to arrange for a civilian to impersonate him in court.
EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi orchestrated a staged raid for precious stones, Witness K saysSouth Africa· 2026-06-23
