EMPD top cop Julius Mkhwanazi fired

Mkhwanazi is facing five criminal cases, which include charges of murder and corruption The City of Ekurhuleni on Friday dismissed Julius Mkhwanazi as deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD).“With the duration of the criminal proceedings uncertain, the city also had to consider the EMPD’s urgent need for stable leadership, an active and visible command presence, and ethical leadership that strengthens organisational morale and public confidence,” noted the statement on Friday.

Julius Mkhwanazi fired A statement by the municipality said a decision was taken to dismiss Mkhwanazi after internal disciplinary processes, testimony given at the Madlanga commission and the criminal cases he is involved in.