Julius Mkhwanazi has denied allegations of receiving cash following the theft of R14 million in gemstones. A witness has claimed that a suspended officer instructed colleagues to confirm the presence of the gems on-site before stealing them, raising questions about the incident.

Witness K is currently testifying before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, stating that he was unaware of the true value of the stolen precious stones involved in the case.

Mkhwanazi has addressed allegations concerning his involvement in systemic criminality and corruption within the EMPD, including issues related to fake police clearances, fraudulent badges, and a R14 million stolen gems heist, during the Madlanga commission hearings.

Julius Mkhwanazi is scheduled to testify before the Madlanga Commission following allegations of corruption linked to his role at the Ekurhuleni Metro Police Department. The commission is investigating these claims as part of its broader inquiry into corruption within the department.

Mkhwanazi has acknowledged that the clearance certificate for Cat Matlala was fraudulent and has criticized the Madlanga commission for what he describes as selective scrutiny. He expressed concerns over the impact of this situation on his reputation, referring to it as a form of character assassination.

Two South African Police Service (SAPS) officers and an informer have been sentenced to prison for their involvement in a robbery and kidnapping that occurred during an unlawful operation in Randburg on May 8, 2018. The incident involved the theft of R1.2 million from three foreign nationals.