BREAKING NEWS: Court Blinks, Allows EMPD Disciplinary Hearing Against Julius Mkhwanazi to Proceed


A court has dismissed suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi's urgent bid to halt his disciplinary hearing. Mkhwanazi had argued the proceedings were unlawful, citing a terminated employment contract, but the court wasn't having it.

The disciplinary hearing stems from allegations of misconduct, including matters investigated by the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Mkhwanazi's suspension followed an internal audit probe, with formal proceedings set to continue.

The City of Ekurhuleni's committed to clean governance, City Manager Kagiso Lerutla emphasized, saying they're "unequivocally committed to clean governance, accountability, and restoring public trust".

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