Mkhwanazi, Lerutla Granted R30,000 Bail in Ekurhuleni Corruption Case

Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Brig. Julius Mkhwanazi, left, and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla appear in the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, where both were granted R30,000 bail each on charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

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BOKSBURG, Tuesday, 28 April 2026 — Suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Brig. Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni City Manager Kagiso Lerutla were each granted R30,000 bail by the Boksburg Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday following a delayed application.

The two face charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice. The state alleges Mkhwanazi manipulated a 2019 speeding case involving Lerutla in exchange for R400,000.

Mkhwanazi was arrested at his Gauteng home over the weekend by the SAPS Madlanga Commission Task Team. Police said they recovered more than 100 rounds of 9mm ammunition and about 15 rounds of R5 ammunition. He has been suspended from the EMPD since November 2025.

Lerutla was arrested a day later at OR Tambo International Airport and pleaded not guilty.

The state opposed bail, arguing the charges are serious and that the accused could interfere with witnesses. The defence said both men are not flight risks and would cooperate.

Mkhwanazi has also been linked to separate allegations at the Madlanga Commission, including the theft of precious stones worth R45 million, facilitating illegal “blue light” privileges, and alleged involvement in disposing of a murder victim’s body.

Those allegations remain under investigation. Bail conditions include surrendering passports and no contact with witnesses. The case was postponed to May,13 2026.