Former Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi and Ekurhuleni city manager Kagiso Lerutla were expected in court on 3 November 2026 in a case involving fraud and corruption allegations. The allegations concern a claim that another person impersonated Lerutla in proceedings connected to an earlier traffic matter. No fresh verdict was established in the reporting reviewed.

The latest reporting concerns a scheduled court appearance, not a conviction or new finding of guilt. Prosecutors allege an impersonation arrangement linked to a 2019 traffic case. The defendants have previously been reported as out on bail, and any new court order should be checked before the story is updated.

What is the case about?

According to eNCA's 3 November report, the prosecution alleges that an individual posed as Lerutla during court proceedings. The matter is connected to a speeding case dating to 2019. eNCA reported an alleged payment of R400,000 involving Mkhwanazi and the person said to have impersonated Lerutla.

These are allegations attributed to the State, not established findings of guilt. The defendants are entitled to the presumption of innocence.

What happened at earlier appearances?

eNCA reported in July that the case had been postponed after an appearance in Boksburg Regional Court. Earlier reports described charges of fraud, corruption and defeating the ends of justice.

The broadcaster also reported Ekurhuleni council's response, saying the municipality regarded Lerutla's court matter as personal while continuing to monitor proceedings. That statement should not be treated as a judicial determination.

What is confirmed about bail?

The 3 November eNCA report said both accused were out on R30,000 bail each. Bail is a procedural release condition; it does not decide guilt or innocence. The same report said an earlier appearance was disrupted by a delay in arranging Mkhwanazi's transport from Boksburg Prison.