Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi

Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi is a South African police officer who served as the deputy police chief of the Eastern Cape. He was suspended by the Eastern Cape police service in 2020. Mkhwanazi has been involved in several high-profile controversies, including the blue lights being installed in vehicles belonging to Ekurhuleni's former mayor, Mzwandile Steyn. He has also been accused of irregular contracts and appointments in Ekurhuleni. Mkhwanazi has denied any wrongdoing and has maintained that he acted in good faith. He has also been criticized for his handling of the investigation into the blue lights scandal. Mkhwanazi has a reputation for being a tough and no-nonsense law enforcement officer, but his handling of the scandal has raised questions about his judgment and integrity.