Awkward moment tissue gets stuck to suspended EMPD chief's forehead
Things took a light-hearted turn during the Madlanga Commission proceedings.
Proceedings at the Madlanga Commission took a hilarious turn on Tuesday when a former high-ranking police official got a piece of tissue paper stuck on his forehead.
Julius Mkhwanazi, the former deputy chief of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Police Department (EMPD), was in the middle of giving evidence when he momentarily paused to wipe his face.
While Mkhwanazi was wiping sweat from his forehead, a piece of tissue paper remained stuck.
Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga pointed out the situation to the witness, lightening the heavy atmosphere for a moment.
Mkhwanazi explained that it was "due to sweating".
Watch here:
@frontlinenewssa An awkward exchange at the Madlanga Commission drew attention when Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga pointed out that Julius Mkhwanazi had tissue stuck on his forehead. Mkhwanazi responded that it was due to sweating, briefly lightening the mood during the proceedings. #southafrica #southafricanews #madlangacommission #madlangacommissionofinquiry ♬ original sound - Frontline News
Mkhwanazi has been on suspension since November 2025.
His removal followed an internal audit investigation that recommended action based on allegations of misconduct.
The Madlanga Commission is currently functioning as a public inquiry into the South African criminal justice system.
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