Mkhwanazi defends EMPD promotions process amid inquiry [SOUND]

# Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has defended his involvement in senior police promotions, saying all appointments followed proper human-resources procedures initiated by suspended chief Isaac Mapiyeye. Mkhwanazi told the Madlanga Commission that he merely continued processes already underway after taking over in an acting capacity, including panels for directors and inspectors. Mkhwanazi denied acting unilaterally, insisting delegation rules and rotation of authority were applied: