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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Ekurhuleni City Council meets on the suspension of EMPD's Deputy Head
Description: The Ekurhuleni City Council met yesterday to decide on the suspension of EMPD Deputy Chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi. The motion follows allegations that Mkhwanazi supplied police blue lights to alleged underworld figure Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, which were installed on Matlala's personal vehicles in 2023. The Independent Police Investigative Directorate recommended disciplinary action against Mkhwanazi over a year ago, but no action has been taken. The Independent Ratepayers Association of South Africa, IRASA has now pushed for his immediate suspension, citing damage to the municipality and EMPD's credibility. For more on this IRASA Councillor In Ekurhuleni David Berg, spoke to Elvis...