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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi accused of evading testimony

The Madlanga Commission has raised concerns that suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Julius Mkhwanazi, may have misled the inquiry regarding his absence from proceedings. Mkhwanazi had told the commission, a day before he was due to testify, that he needed to attend his mother’s funeral. However, the commission says records obtained from Home Affairs indicate that Petunia Mkhwanazi, whom Mkhwanazi had previously named as his […]

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Madlanga Commission | Bolhuis denies authorising additional sites for Gubis 85 Solutions

Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Deputy Chief of Police, Commissioner Sean Bolhuis, has told the Madlanga Commission that he was not involved in, nor aware of, the allocation of additional ad hoc security sites to Gubis 85 Solutions. Testifying at the commission on Wednesday, Bolhuis insisted that those responsible for the contested allocations must be held accountable. He told the commission that while acting in the Asset Protection and Security […]

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Madlanga Commission | Irregular, unauthorised deployments flagged at TMPD – Faro

Tshwane Metro Police Department (TMPD) Chief of Police, Commissioner Yolande Faro, has revealed that the department uncovered unauthorised and irregular deployments of ad hoc security services last year. Faro testified before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, where she disclosed that embattled Tshwane CFO, Gareth Mnisi, requested the services via text message. She told the commission that the department flagged concerns over the alleged irregular appointments, prompting the introduction of stricter […]

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Madlanga Commission | Mkhwanazi denies granting Matlala blue-light privileges

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi, has denied installing blue lights on vehicles belonging to alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Mkhwanazi is accused of abusing state resources to benefit associates, including allegedly granting Matlala’s vehicles unlawful blue-light privileges and signing an open-ended security tender with Matlala’s company, CAT VIP Protection. He told the commission that he was suspended for three months over allegations he […]

todayDecember 3, 2025 69

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Madlanga Commission | Commissioner Spies says EMPD needs tighter vetting systems

Former Ekurhuleni Metro Police Chief, Revo Spies, has criticised the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department's (EMPD) for what he calls dangerously weak vetting systems that allow convicted criminals to enter — and remain within — the force. Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Spies said the City of Ekurhuleni’s personnel vetting system urgently needs to be overhauled, claiming that hundreds of officers facing criminal charges continue to serve in the metro police. […]

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Madlanga Commission | EMPD Deputy chief 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 EMPD deputy chief, 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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