Family of man 'dumped in dam' demands justice

THE family of a Gauteng man, who was allegedly tortured, murdered and dumped in a dam by police and private security officers three years ago, in a matter brought to light at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, are pleading for justice.

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Emmanuel Mbense. | AfriForum

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The family of Emmanuel Mbense, 51, a father of five, have now approached AfriForum’s Private Prosecution Unit in a bid to seek justice. His case is under investigation by the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).

Mbense's death was detailed in evidence by Marius van der Merwe, also known as Witness D, before the Madlanga Commission.

Van der Merwe, who was shot dead a week ago in front of his home, had testified that suspended Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD) acting chief Brigadier Julius Mkhwanazi allegedly instructed him to dispose of the body of a suspect killed by EMPD officers.

He had said the suspect was allegedly suffocated in a bedroom with the help of two SAPS officers and an informant.