Julius Mkhwanazi, Witness K to appear in court over gemstones theft

JOHANNESBURG - The last two of the suspects in the R15-million precious stones theft case are set to appear in the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court on Monday.

Suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Chief Julius Mkhwanazi and a woman known as Witness K spent the weekend behind bars following their Friday arrest.

Testifying before the Madlanga Commission, Witness K named Mkhwanazi as the mastermind behind the gemstone theft, which was disguised as a police operation.

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Three other suspects were arrested in the same case last week.

Charges against one suspect were withdrawn. The other two are out on R5,000 bail each.

Witness K also told the commission she is Mkhwanazi's ex-girlfriend.

Although she testified in-camera before the commission, Witness K’s identity may be revealed if the court allows media coverage of today’s proceedings.

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