EMPD’s Mkhwanazi arrested in R15 million precious stones theft case

She testified that suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi knew about the bogus police operation and that they were in a… — Chriselda Zozi Lewis (Babes Wendaba) (@Chriseldalewis) July 17, 2026 Witness K was a Joburg Metro Police officer and the then-girlfriend of Mkhwanazi.

Police, together with Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) have arrested suspended EMPD Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi regarding his alleged involvement in the 2023 theft of precious stones valued at just under R15 million.

BREAKING Witness K who testified before the Madlanga Commission about the theft of 14 million rand precious stones in 2023 has been arrested.