Suspended EMPD deputy chief Mkhwanazi back in Madlanga hot seat

Johnathan Paoli

Julius Mkhwanazi returns to the witness stand at the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, with the suspended EMPD deputy chief facing renewed questioning over alleged corruption, irregular agreements, and his relationship with attempted murder-accused tenderpreneur Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.

Appearing at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria, Mkhwanazi returns after his March appearance was postponed following the death of his mother. An earlier delay had been granted to allow his legal team more time to prepare.

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During his initial testimony last year, Mkhwanazi rejected allegations of corruption, abuse of power and links to criminal networks, maintaining that he acted lawfully and suggesting he was being targeted amid internal battles within law enforcement.

He portrayed himself as a victim of factionalism, insisting that claims against him were exaggerated or mischaracterised.

However, the commission has already heard extensive testimony painting a