Ekurhuleni HR Head Denies Shielding EMPD Deputy Chief
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- •Julius Mkhwanazi is the suspended deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department as of February 2026.
- •The Madlanga Commission is conducting an inquiry into police conduct in Ekurhuleni.
- •The Ekurhuleni HR head appeared at the Madlanga Commission on February 26, 2026, to respond to allegations of protecting Mkhwanazi.
- •A law firm withheld Mkhwanazi’s blue-light report because of nonpayment, as reported on February 26, 2026.
- •The HR head defended the suspension of a former police chief during the inquiry on February 27, 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the Madlanga Commission finds evidence that the HR head protected Mkhwanazi then the HR head could face disciplinary action, which may lead to reforms in Ekurhuleni’s police oversight and impact public confidence in local governance.
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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)Ekurhuleni HR head defends controversial suspension of former police chief during inquiryAFRICAIOL (South Africa)WATCH | Suspended Ekurhuleni HR manager back at Madlanga inquiryAFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)MADLANGA COMMISSION: 'I refute the allegations' — Ekurhuleni HR boss denies protecting MkhwanaziAFRICA