Ekurhuleni Police Deputy Chief Faces Suspension Over Alleged Underworld Links
Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, the deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), is facing a motion for suspension following allegations of his ties to alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala. The motion was tabled due to accusations of Mkhwanazi supplying EMPD blue lights to Matlala.
Allegations of Misconduct
The core of the accusation centers around the claim that Mkhwanazi provided official EMPD blue lights to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala. These lights were reportedly installed on Matlala's personal vehicles sometime in 2023. The motion seeks to suspend Mkhwanazi while a full investigation into these allegations is conducted.
Source and Further Information
For more detailed information on this developing story, please refer to the original report by EWN. [SRC] https://www.ewn.co.za/2025/09/25/motion-tabled-for-empd-deputy-chiefs-suspension-over-alleged-links-to-vusimuzi-cat-matlala.
