Ekurhuleni Deputy Police Boss Julius Mkhwanazi Rearrested in R14. 9M Diamond Heist BODY: JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi was rearrested on July 17, 2026, as the investigation into the theft of R14. 9 million worth of precious stones continues.
Mkhwanazi is now the fifth suspect in this high — profile case.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) initiated the search for Mkhwanazi after rounding up warrants for arrest of suspects linked to the theft from a Killarney flat in 2023. During their operation, IPID arrested a JMPD inspector who had previously testified before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry under the pseudonym Witness K. Witness K admitted her involvement in the theft and detailed the unlawful seizure of the stones.
IPID spokesperson Lizzy Suping confirmed that initially, five warrants of arrest were in effect, with paperwork issues delaying the execution of two of them.
The investigation revealed that the suspects, including Mkhwanazi, are alleged to have stolen the stones and failed to register them in the police occurrence book. Mkhwanazi’s recent arrest adds another layer to his legal troubles. He is currently facing two other cases, one involving alleged impersonation of a municipal manager and another related to a blue lights saga in 2023.
As the investigation unfolds, the public awaits further developments, with many questioning the accountability and efficacy of law enforcement within South Africa’s justice system.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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