Bail application of Mkhwanazi and five others postponed to Tuesday
Bail application of Julius Mkhwanazi and five others has been postponed to Tuesday next week.
The bail application for suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and four others has been rescheduled for Tuesday at the Brakpan Magistrate’s Court in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng. The case stems from the abduction and murder of businessman Emmanuel Mbense in April 2022, allegedly involving torture and his body being disposed of in a dam.
Juan Eksteen, a former SAPS flying-squad officer, was added to the case on Thursday, raising the total number of accused to six. They are charged with murder, robbery with aggravating circumstances, and defeating the ends of justice. Eksteen's attorney, Christo van As, stated that his client would plead not guilty to all charges, asserting that the prosecution's case is weak.
He particularly challenged the credibility of the only incriminating evidence against his client, which was hearsay evidence from a deceased witness, Mr. Van de Merwe.
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