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Julius Mkhwanazi receives cash payments from Vusi Matlala

EMPD Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi received multiple cash payments from businessman Vusi (Cat) Matlala — including amounts for personal expenses and funeral assistance — while Matlala was involved with the municipality. Payments acknowledged by Mkhwanazi.

7 claimsJulius Mkhwanazi disciplinary process (EMPD)

7 claims from testimony

Day 44 · 4 December 2025

"For food."

received money for food fromCommissioner Julius Mkhwanazi (suspended EMPD/Metro chief; admits payments from Cat Matlala)ChairpersonCL0040141

"he will then say no 'ngamla' I will give you some, you see."

gave money toMr Vusimuzi 'Cat' MatlalaCommissioner MkhwanaziCL0040144

"he came and assisted with money to buy meat for that funeral"

assisted with funeral moneyMr Vusimuzi 'Cat' MatlalaCommissioner MkhwanaziCL0040148

"the first one, Vusi assisted, I agreed for the funeral, yes"

received payment fromCommissioner Julius Mkhwanazi (suspended EMPD/Metro chief; admits payments from Cat Matlala)Commissioner MkhwanaziCL0040186

"Vusi used to assist me, yes."

received payments fromCommissioner Julius Mkhwanazi (suspended EMPD/Metro chief; admits payments from Cat Matlala)Commissioner MkhwanaziCL0040199

"The first is paid by Cat Protection and Security Services (Pty) Limited into the stated account. The date paid is 5th May 2022, an amount of 20,000."

received payment fromCommissioner Julius Mkhwanazi (suspended EMPD/Metro chief; admits payments from Cat Matlala)Adv Sello SCCL0040201

"The second is by Medicare24 Tshwane District (Pty) Limited, ... the date is 18 June 2022 for 20,000."

received payment fromCommissioner Julius Mkhwanazi (suspended EMPD/Metro chief; admits payments from Cat Matlala)Adv Sello SCCL0040202