Suspended EMPD chief, Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi, has been accused of fitting blue lights to the vehicle belonging to Medicare24.
WhatsApp chats have suggested that suspended EMPD chief Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi received alleged bribes, including Christmas money and even ostriches, in exchange for authorising blue lights on vehicles linked to Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk.
The claims emerged on Monday as the Madlanga Commission examined messages, voice notes and video footage allegedly detailing interactions between Mkhwanazi and Van Wyk over emergency blue-light privileges.
In one of the videos played before the commission, Van Wyk was allegedly seen waving bundles of cash while asking Mkhwanazi to resolve issues relating to the blue lights, suggesting that he would be rewarded for his assistance.
Chief evidence leader Adv. Matthew Chaskalson presented a series of WhatsApp messages in which Van Wyk sought Mkhwanazi’s help in securing blue and red emergency lights for a newly acquired bakkie.
