Julius Mkhwanazi denies receiving cash after theft of R14m gem stones (opens original article in a new tab)

Julius Mkhwanazi denied being part of a R14m gemstone theft and alleged he did not receive cash from Witness K, despite her testimony linking him to the crime.

• Suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi denied involvement in a R14m gemstone theft and alleged he did not receive R110,000 in cash from Witness K.
• Witness K testified that Mkhwanazi coordinated officers to steal the gems and split the cash, but Mkhwanazi denied meeting her at the car wash or knowing about the scheme.
• Mkhwanazi admitted to knowing Witness K after previously denying any acquaintance, with cross-examination highlighting contradictions in his statements.