Julius Mkhwanazi’s ex-partner reveals joint crime at EMPD in precious stones theft

A JMPD inspector has testified at a commission of inquiry regarding alleged corruption involving suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi. The witness admitted to her own involvement in a precious stones theft case while detailing Mkhwanazi's financial exploitation of their relationship.
Why it matters
This testimony highlights systemic corruption within South African metropolitan police departments and the intersection of personal relationships with criminal activity in law enforcement.
A female inspector from the Johannesburg Metro Police Department’s (JMPD) VIP unit has revealed alleged corruption and criminality within the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) involving her former partner, suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi .
The article reports on testimony provided at a formal commission of inquiry without taking a stance on the guilt of the accused.
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