Ekurhuleni faces cover-up allegations over misconduct

THE City of Ekurhuleni faces fresh allegations of institutional cover-up following claims that senior municipal officials refused to take disciplinary action against Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Acting Chief Julius Mkhwanazi.

- THABO MAKWAKWA

Mkhwanazi is accused of facilitating the illegal transfer of city-owned vehicles equipped with blue lights to private businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

Whispers of impropriety have gained momentum with claims that senior municipal officials have deliberately shied away from taking necessary disciplinary actions against Mkhwanazi, raising questions about accountability within the city’s administration.

Xolani Nciza, the Former Head of Employee Relations at the Ekurhuleni municipality and the official who oversaw the internal investigation into the matter, spoke to eNCA on Tuesday about how efforts to hold Mkhwanazi accountable were systematically undermined.