Embattled EMPD Chief Julius Mkhwanazi To Testify Before Parliament’s Police Ad Hoc Committee

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) chief Julius Mkhwanazi is due to appear before Parliament’s police Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday, where he will respond to a series of allegations, including corruption and links to organised crime.

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His testimony follows an appearance by former Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) head Robert McBride, who addressed the committee on Wednesday. McBride rejected claims that he targeted police officials or attempted to interfere with police operations.

Mkhwanazi’s parliamentary appearance comes after his earlier testimony before the Madlanga Commission last year, where scrutiny focused on his alleged connections to underworld figure Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.

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Before the Madlanga Commission, Mkhwanazi was questioned extensively about his relationship with Matlala and allegations that he helped arrange the installation of police blue lights on Matlala’s private vehicles.

These claims form part of the broader concerns now under review by Parliament’s police Ad Hoc Committee.

The commission also heard evidence that Mkhwanazi received a R200,000 salary increase upon his appointment as deputy police chief of the EMPD, despite the controversy surrounding the blue lights matter.

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During his previous testimony, Mkhwanazi denied any involvement in fitting blue lights to vehicles linked to Matlala or his company. Addressing the allegations directly, he said:

“I didn’t install blue lights, I didn’t brand the cars. The car i didn’t see them physically.”

The parliamentary process is expected to continue next week, with forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan anticipated to appear before the committee. However, it remains unclear whether his testimony will be delivered in person.

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