Chief Ordered Body Dumped | Johannesburg News

The state is zeroing in on a chilling moment when someone called Deputy Chief Julius Mkhwanazi “chief” and said, “it’s that time again”—a phrase prosecutors say revealed his immediate, unflinching order to dump Mbense’s body, proving he knew exactly what was expected. Charged with murder, robbery, and obstructing justice in the 2022 killing of Emmanuel Mbense—targeted after his truck was linked to a R5 million copper heist—the six defendants allegedly tortured Mbense at his home, dumped his body in a dam, and vowed silence with death as punishment for anyone who spoke. With key witnesses dead and one private security official now cooperating after threats, this pivotal comment could decide whether Mkhwanazi and his crew walk free—or face prison. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a2c1256015c188b6