Thapelo Molefe
A protected Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) inspector, Witness K, has testified that suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi assembled a team that allegedly stole precious stones worth nearly R15 million before selling them for R110,000 and sharing the proceeds.
Testifying before the Madlanga Commission on Tuesday, Witness K said she provided Mkhwanazi with information about Sugilite stones being kept at an apartment in Killarney, Johannesburg, after he allegedly asked her to pass on information that could generate money.
“I then told Mr Mkhwanazi about the informer and mentioned that the informer needed someone to get the stones for him from the owner. Mr Mkhwanazi asked me to get in touch with the informer, and he would assemble a team to follow the information received,” she said.
Witness K said she had been in a romantic relationship with Mkhwanazi and had previously assisted him
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