Emmanuel Mbense
South AfricavictimMale5.2Global Dominance: 0.01%Emmanuel Mbense was a key witness in a high-profile corruption inquiry known as the Madlanga Commission, which investigated alleged misconduct and corruption involving police officers. He was tragically murdered in 2022, an incident that has raised serious concerns about witness safety and the integrity of law enforcement in South Africa.
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Brakpan businessman Emmanuel Mbense was murdered, leading to Mkhwanazi's arrest.
Rot of the top copsSouth Africa· 2026-09-24
Emmanuel Mbense is the businessman involved in the murder case for which Julius Mkhwanazi and others are facing charges.
Julius Mkhwanazi fired by Ekurhuleni MetroSouth Africa· 2026-09-18
The case relates to the 2022 murder of Mbense.
Mkhwanazi denied bail in Mbense murder case, remains behind barsSouth Africa· 2026-09-15
Mkhwanazi and five co-accused are facing charges of murder in connection with the 2022 death of businessman Emmanuel Mbense.
Mkhwanazi granted R10 000 bail in one case but remains in custody while awaiting ruling on murder caseSouth Africa· 2026-09-15
Mkhwanazi's fourth arrest relates to the 2022 murder of businessman Emmanuel Mbense.
Unpacking Mkhwanazi's many bail applicationsSouth Africa· 2026-09-11
Emmanuel Mbense was allegedly murdered, and his body was disposed of in a dam.
Suspended EMPD deputy chief arrested in Emmanuel Mbense murder investigationSouth Africa· 2026-08-05
Emmanuel Mbense was a witness in a corruption inquiry who was murdered in 2022.
Man named at Madlanga Commission found dead
United Kingdom· 2026-02-08