Mkhwanazi, five others face court again over Mbense killing
Julius Mkhwanazi and his co-accused facing charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice.
The bail application of suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and five co-accused is set to continue at Brakpan Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. They face charges of murder and defeating the ends of justice, stemming from the April 2022 killing of businessman Emmanuel Mbense. The cross-examination of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's investigating officer is expected to continue, with the defense questioning the witness.
The state opposes bail, citing concerns that releasing the accused may put remaining witnesses at risk. The investigating officer has also challenged the accused's account of the events leading to Mbense's death. Mkhwanazi is seeking bail for his fourth criminal arrest.
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