Johnathan Paoli
Suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi has accused Madlanga Commission evidence leader Advocate Mahlape Sello of being biased against him, following sustained questioning over his relationship with private security companies and Medicare24 CEO Mike van Wyk.
The commission adjourned proceedings on Wednesday afternoon after Sello repeatedly challenged Mkhwanazi’s explanation for allowing private security figures access to information linked to the EMPD’s truck-hijacking unit.
“Why are you proposing to offer to private companies information obtained by EMPD on hijacked trucks so that they can charge 10 percent from the owner of the stock?” Sello asked.
Responded Mkhwanazi: “Your understanding is wrong, I do not agree with it. I have tried to explain it and I cannot convince you. You are biased to your witnesses, that’s why you don’t even want me to peruse or present something.”
Mkhwanazi denied any improper arrangement, saying security companies often
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