Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi to appear in court

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Deputy Chief, Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi, is expected to appear before the Boksburg Magistrate's Court on Monday.

Mkhwanazi was arrested on Saturday by the SAPS Madlanga Commission Task Team and faces charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

Police say his arrest followed investigations into alleged corruption within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department.

Mkhwanazi recently spent several days testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry about his dealings with alleged criminal cartel member, Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala.

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