Julius Mkhwanazi
Julius Mkhwanazi is a South African police official who has served in senior roles within metropolitan policing structures. He has been associated with the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department, one of the largest municipal law-enforcement agencies in Gauteng province. Mkhwanazi's career has intersected with high-profile governance and accountability processes in South African local government. He has appeared before or been referenced in connection with commissions of inquiry examining municipal administration and policing conduct. His work has focused on operational policing, public safety and the enforcement of municipal by-laws in one of South Africa's most populous metropolitan areas. Ekurhuleni, which includes the East Rand industrial belt, presents complex policing challenges ranging from traffic management to crime prevention and informal settlement regulation. Mkhwanazi's tenure has coincided with periods of scrutiny over the effectiveness, discipline and political independence of metropolitan police services. He recurs in coverage of municipal governance, policing reform and inquiries into the conduct of local-government officials. His role reflects the broader tensions between political oversight and operational autonomy in South Africa's metropolitan police departments.
Julius Mkhwanazi Updates
DA’s Rasilingwane pledges whistleblower unit to 'crush corruption' in Ekurhuleni
By: Thabi Shomolekae 27th August 2026 DA Ekurhuleni mayoral candidate Khathutshelo Rasilingwane has committed to establishing a dedicated, independent whistleblower protection unit... →
DA Ekurhuleni will crush corruption with new whistleblower unit
27th August 2026 Today, I stood outside the Ekurhuleni Council Chambers with hundreds of DA activists, councillors and residents who are tired of watching... →
Criminal links of South Africa’s private security companies also require scrutiny
By: ISS, Institute for Security Studies 17th August 2026 Involvement of criminal actors in the private security industry raises questions about industries’ management of firearms. Whether for good reasons... →
Evolve Madlanga Commission into permanent national police integrity tribunal
14th August 2026 The Madlanga Commission model combining investigators, lawyers, powers to subpoena, televised proceedings and accelerated prosecutions, should be... →
DA reveals 88 Ekurhuleni Metro Police officer cases of criminal bribery, but just 8 dismissals
13th August 2026 The DA can reveal that Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department officers face 88 cases of corruption and bribery, in just the last five years, but only 8... →
ActionSA demands immediate termination of employment of Julius Mkhwanazi
6th August 2026 ActionSA calls on the Ekurhuleni City Manager, Katlego Lerutla, to effect immediate termination of the employment of suspended Ekurhuleni Deputy... →
DA pressure leads to removal of Madlanga Commission accused HODs
31st July 2026 Sustained pressure by the Democratic Alliance has led to council authorising the removal of Kemi Behari and Linda Gxasheka as Heads of Department... →
The Persistent Failure to Conclude Disciplinary Matters Continue to Undermine the Integrity and Reputation of the City of Ekurhuleni
9th July 2026 The continued inability to conclude disciplinary matters is undermining the credibility of the City of Ekurhuleni. Residents have witnessed... →
DA renews call for Ekurhuleni City Manager's immediate suspension following court appearance
3rd July 2026 The Democratic Alliance (DA) notes the appearance of Ekurhuleni City Manager, Kagiso Lerutla, and suspended EMPD Deputy Chief, Julius Mkhwanazi, in... →
Daily Podcast – April 20, 2026
20th April 2026 Making headlines: Ramaphosa warns global inequality threatens democracy DA calls for immediate suspension of arrested Ekurhuleni municipal... →
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