Xolani Nciza
Xolani Nciza is the former head of employee relations at the City of Ekurhuleni, notable for his testimony regarding the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department's (EMPD) controversial collaboration with Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's private security company, Cat VIP Security Services. He revealed that Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi authorized a memorandum giving Matlala's company unlawful law enforcement powers, and he expressed concerns about the atmosphere of intimidation surrounding the investigation into Mkhwanazi's actions.
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Recent news mentions
Xolani Nciza is the suspended city labour relations director who challenged Mkhwanazi's claims of a working relationship with Cat VIP.
Cat VIP EMPD deal ‘an oversight’ – The Mail & Guardian
South Africa· 2025-12-04
Xolani Nciza is the suspended director of employee relations who testified against Mkhwanazi's claims.
EMPD’s Julius Mkhwanazi claims Ekurhuleni needed security support from CAT VIP Protection Services – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-12-03Xolani Nciza testified about the influence of Matlala on the Ekurhuleni police.
Matlala’s VIP Protection ‘ran’ Ekurhuleni police – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-13
Xolani Nciza confirmed that Brigadier Mkhwanazi authorised the memorandum and defended it.
EMPD officials were afraid to suspend brigadier who authorised Matlala’s blue lights – The Mail & GuardianSouth Africa· 2025-11-12
