By Johnathan Paoli
Before adjourning, the Madlanga Commission heard damning allegations against Julius Mkhwanazi, the suspended former Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief, who was accused of orchestrating rogue operations, criminal misconduct, and institutional capture at the department.
The EMPD was explicitly included in the commission’s terms of reference — with witnesses describing what allegedly transpired at the department as a “dark chapter” in its history.
The city said the testimony that emerged was “shocking” and announced internal processes linked to allegations aired during hearings.
Chaired by retired Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, the commission is investigating allegations of criminality, manipulation of law enforcement processes, and institutional capture in South Africa’s criminal justice system. It is expected to resume in January.
Suspended EMPD Chief Isaac Mapiyeye testified that a significant portion of the department’s dysfunction stemmed from Mkhwanazi, who he said “disregarded my authority” and effectively operated without oversight since
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