◆decision24 February 2023E000072

Suspension of Julius Mkhwanazi

Julius Mkhwanazi was suspended pending investigation into misconduct including the blue light saga and improper MOUs with Medicare 24 and CAT VIP. The suspension was initially for three months.

5 claimsEMPD drug enforcement + criminal-records vetting

5 claims from testimony

Day 28 · 7 November 2025

"On the 24th of February, Brigadier Mkhwanazi was placed on suspension with this case of the blue light saga."

suspension dateCommissioner/Brigadier Mkhwanazi of EMPDIsaac Jabulani MapiyeyeCL0021623

"On the 3rd of March 2023 and based on the outcome of our internal investigation, I determined that the misconduct complaint it was of a serious nature."

misconduct determination dateCommissioner/Brigadier Mkhwanazi of EMPDIsaac Jabulani MapiyeyeCL0021625

Day 31 · 12 November 2025

"the date that he had received, which is the 24th of February 2023"

received suspension letter dateCommissioner Julius Mkhwanazi (suspended EMPD/Metro chief; admits payments from Cat Matlala)Mr NcizaCL0025437

"Brigadier Mkhwanazi was suspended for three months"

suspension durationCommissioner Julius Mkhwanazi (suspended EMPD/Metro chief; admits payments from Cat Matlala)Mr NcizaCL0025441

"Yes, 24 May"

suspension periodCommissioner Julius Mkhwanazi (suspended EMPD/Metro chief; admits payments from Cat Matlala)Mr NcizaCL0025444