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In conversation with Legal Analyst Andries Nkome

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lThe legal troubles surrounding suspended Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department deputy chief Julius Mkhwanazi have taken another serious turn.
Mkhwanazi has been arrested in connection with allegations surrounding the murder of businessman Emmanuel Mbense, whose body was allegedly disposed of after his death.
But this latest arrest is only part of a much bigger legal picture.
Mkhwanazi has faced a number of criminal allegations and arrests in recent months, including matters involving alleged fraud and corruption, as well as the alleged theft of precious stones.
31 Aug English South Africa Politics · News

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