The case against expelled Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and three former Ekurhuleni municipal officials has been postponed to February 25, 2027, in the Germiston Magistrates’ Court.
Imogen Mashazi, Kemi Behari and Linda Gxasheka are accused of shielding Mkhwanazi from accountability over claims that he facilitated the installation of blue lights on vehicles owned by alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala, through a fraudulent memorandum of agreement.
Mkhwanazi and his three co-accused made a brief appearance in the dock before their case was postponed.
Lawyers for the accused confirmed receiving full disclosure of the docket from the state.
The postponement will now allow the defence teams time to consult with the accused and take instructions as to how best they can prepare for the trial.
The case is expected to be transferred to the Regional court at their next appearance.
Julius Mkhwanazi and three former Ekurhuleni officials back in court – 13 November 2026: