Suspended EMPD deputy chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi says he will not step aside as multiple legal and disciplinary matters continue. In statements reported by IOL, he maintains that he is innocent until proven guilty and rejects calls for him to stand aside from his position while cases are underway. Mkhwanazi argues that requests for him to step aside are politically motivated rather than based on the facts of the allegations. The report also notes that he is currently involved in several criminal cases and disciplinary proceedings, which he is challenging as the matters progress. The dispute therefore centres on whether he should remain in or vacate his role during the pending processes. The coverage reflects his position that stepping aside would be unjust while proceedings are ongoing, and it highlights the continuing nature of both criminal charges and internal disciplinary action. No final outcomes of the cases are reported in the provided material.