Brakpan Murder Case Takes New Turn | Johannesburg News

Six suspects, including suspended EMPD deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi, denied bail in the brutal April 2022 murder of businessman Emmanuel Mbense—accused of robbery, murder with aggravating circumstances, and obstructing justice. Prosecutors allege Mbense was killed after being suspected of stealing copper, his body dumped in Spaarwater Dam, and his cash and belongings stolen. The court rejected bail due to insufficient evidence of exceptional circumstances and risk of flight. Case postponed to November 24th to pursue a still-at-large suspect and gather more evidence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2026-09-15-court-denies-bail-to-mkhwanazi-five-co-accused-in-mbense-murder-case/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce0f88e577882ae5 Report issues to [email protected].