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Madlanga Commission | Acting EMPD head implicated in a string of serious crimes

Former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Chief of Police for Auxiliary and Support Services, Revo Spies, has made explosive allegations linking acting EMPD head, Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, and several other officers to serious criminal activities — including murder, kidnapping, extortion, and theft. Spies testified before the Madlanga Commission on Monday for a second day, recounting what he described as deep-rooted corruption within the EMPD. He told the commission that during […]

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Madlanga Commission | Suspended EMPD chief says disciplining deputy led to his downfall

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Chief of Police, Isaac Mapiyeye, says his attempts to discipline his deputy, Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, were repeatedly obstructed — ultimately leading to his own suspension last year. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission on Friday, Mapiyeye detailed allegations of misconduct by several of his subordinates during his tenure. He accused Mkhwanazi of, among other things, illegally granting blue-light privileges to businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, and […]

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Madlanga Commission | Suspended EMPD head claims Matlala’s company was awarded security tender illegally

Suspended EMPD chief, Isaac Mapiyeye, exposed controversial agreements with Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s companies during his testimony at the Madlanga Commission. Mapiyeye, told the commission on Thursday, that Matlala’s company, CAT VIP Security Services, was fraudulently awarded a tender during the COVID-19 pandemic. He revealed that in 2020, the City of Ekurhuleni issued a public tender for security providers, and Matlala’s company was initially not among the successful bidders. He claims […]

November 6, 2025 76

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi: Law enforcement bent rules for Matlala

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has revealed that some of the vehicles used by controversial businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala for personal use, are registered to the Ekurhuleni municipality. Testifying on Thursday, Mkhwanazi said Matlala has long enjoyed undue privilege from law enforcement, with Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi allegedly registering the vehicles on his behalf and fitting them with municipal blue lights. As he concluded […]

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