Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi is facing serious allegations of corruption.
Suspended EMPD Chief Commissioner Julius Mkhwanazi said he wanted alleged tycoon Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala to be registered as a member of Ekurhuleni’s peace officer programme and not necessarily police the streets.
Mkhwanazi told the Madlanga Commission on Wednesday that the intention was to use him for traffic and community support duties rather than policing functions.
Mkhwanazi said Matlala was among individuals considered for a peace officer initiative aimed at helping the EMPD manage traffic congestion, school safety operations and major public events.
According to Mkhwanazi, Matlala’s proposed role had nothing to do with criminal investigations or frontline policing.
