Xolani Nciza

Madlanga Commission | Ekurhuleni legal head denies role in Mkhwanazi’s reinstatement

Ekurhuleni Head of Risk and Legal Services, Advocate Khemraj 'Kemi' Behari, has denied responsibility for the reinstatement of suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, after his suspension lapsed in May 2024. Behari testified before the Madlanga Commission on Monday, where he maintained that he was only asked to provide legal advice shortly before Mkhwanazi’s suspension expired. The commission heard that an officer from the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan […]

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Ekurhuleni suspends HR HOD Linda Gxasheka

The City of Ekurhuleni has placed Human Resources Head, Linda Gxasheka, on precautionary suspension with immediate effect. Gxasheka name surfaced in allegations of irregular conduct by city officials, raising concerns about potential corruption and interference within the criminal justice system. She is accused of disregarding disciplinary recommendations against suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi, who faces serious corruption charges. This follows allegations that he installed state […]

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IPID report flagged alleged misconduct by EMPD’s Mkhwanazi: Nciza

Former Ekurhuleni Human Resources director, Xolani Nciza, says the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) released a report containing damning allegations against Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi shortly before his appointment as deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD). The IPID report recommended that an internal disciplinary process be instituted and be referred to the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). Nciza said there is sufficient evidence for Mkhwanazi to face disciplinary action […]

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Madlanga Commission | Former city manager ‘pressured HR to reinstate’ Mkhwanazi at EMPD

Former head of employee relations at the City of Ekurhuleni, Xolani Nciza, says the city's former manager, Dr. Imogen Mashazi, forced him to facilitate the reinstatement of Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi at the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) after months of suspension. Testifying at the Madlanga Commission, Nciza said Mashazi became increasingly hostile toward him for allegedly trying to extend Mkhwanazi’s suspension, claiming she had a close informal relationship with the […]

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