Witness Claims Julius Mkhwanazi Ordered Body Disposal After Brakpan Murder Scene

A new witness appearing before the Madlanga Commission in Pretoria has detailed shocking claims about a murder scene in Brakpan, Ekurhuleni, alleging that Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Police Chief Julius Mkhwanazi was summoned to help conceal the incident.

Testifying with his face hidden and only his voice audible, the witness—identified as Witness D—told the Commission the deceased had allegedly been suffocated.

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His account supports earlier testimony from suspended Police Chief Jabulani Mapiyeye and retired Deputy Police Chief Revo Spies, both of whom implicated Brigadier Mkhwanazi in handling the aftermath of the crime scene.

Witness D stated, “Chief superintended Mkhwanazi said that the body should be thrown in the mine shaft or dumped into a dam. You make the point of stating that when he said that he looked at you.

“What did you interpret that to mean? Commissioners it was clear at this stage that it was expected from me to dispose of the deceased body. As I said especially after the meeting took place between themselves.”

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Witness D further alleged that Mkhwanazi was responsible for appointing private security personnel to the EMPD.

Evidence already submitted to the Commission suggests that at least three EMPD officers, along with Mkhwanazi, have been implicated in misconduct relating to the case.

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Concluding his testimony, Witness D claimed those appointed by Mkhwanazi were involved in recovering stolen copper, cobalt and chain store goods.

He testified, “Jaco Hanekom, Chris Smit from Track Squad and Etien van der Walt who also owns Track Squad as well as Titan security.

“All at some stage had appointment letters from EMPD stating that they form part of a EMPD Truck hijacking task team. These letters were signed by Julius Mkhwanazi.”

The Madlanga Commission is expected to continue hearing evidence as it probes widespread allegations of wrongdoing within the police structure.

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