Ekurhuleni Deputy Chief of Police Julius Mkhwanazi has cost the city R1.27 million in salary, benefits and other expenses while on suspension
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Ekurhuleni Deputy Chief of Police Julius Mkhwanazi has cost the city R1.27 million in salary, benefits and other expenses while on suspension, according to a Gauteng government response.
The figure of R1 272 211 was disclosed in response to a question to Gauteng MEC for Infrastructure Development and Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Jacob Mamabolo.
Mkhwanazi was suspended on November 11, 2025, pending the finalisation of disciplinary proceedings.
According to the response, his disciplinary hearing relating to the Blue Lights Installation matter has sat on several occasions since February, with another sitting scheduled for August 11 and 12.
A separate disciplinary hearing relates to the precious stones case. That matter has dealt with objections and points in limine and is scheduled to proceed on the merits in September.
The City said it could not provide a date for the conclusion of the disciplinary process, as four more witnesses still have to testify.
No official has been appointed to act in Mkhwanazi's position since his suspension, meaning the City has incurred no additional costs for an acting official.
Mkhwanazi has been arrested five times on five charges and remains in custody, according to the statement.
The Democratic Alliance criticised the continued payment of his salary, with the party describing the expenditure as unacceptable and calling for Mkhwanazi to resign.
"Julius Mkhwanazi has been arrested five times, on five charges, and remains in a cell and has not been granted bail. Beyond the obvious stench of corruption and criminality, Mkhwanazi is obviously not adding any value to the people of Ekurhuleni, yet he still happily draws his big salary every month," said the party's Khathutshelo Rasilingwane.
The party also questioned the role of Ekurhuleni City Manager Lerutla in the matter, arguing that action should have been taken against Mkhwanazi.
The City’s response noted that disciplinary proceedings are regulated by the Disciplinary Procedure Collective Agreement.
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