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KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi remains at the center of South Africa’s policing and political discussions following a series of explosive allegations and ongoing parliamentary investigations[4].

An ad hoc committee of South Africa’s parliament is scheduled to meet on August 6, 2025, to elect its chairperson and initiate an investigation into corruption allegations made by Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi[1]. The committee’s work follows public statements by Mkhwanazi accusing senior South African Police Service (SAPS) officials and the Police Minister of corruption and interference in investigations[3][5]. The Police Minister Senunu was subsequently placed on special leave by the President, and Fose Kachalia was appointed as his interim replacement[3].

Mkhwanazi, long regarded as a determined and uncompromising police leader, recently gained national attention with his vow to defend the SAPS badge, even “if it cost [him his] life”[4]. His stance has made him a symbol of integrity for many South Africans. In July 2025, Mkhwanazi made further headlines with a press briefing where he detailed his commitment to confronting criminal syndicates and standing up to political interference.

Public and political interest in his allegations intensified after he revealed last month that criminal syndicates have infiltrated the highest levels of government[3]. In response, Parliament established the Ad Hoc Committee to Investigate Allegations made by Mkhwanazi, and its meetings are open to the media and public, signaling a commitment to transparency[1].

On August 4, 2025, Mkhwanazi met with members of the National Council of Provinces to discuss crime-fighting strategies, although the council emphasized that this engagement was not directly linked to the ongoing allegations[3].

Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s policing career began in 1993 as a student constable; he rose through the ranks to Lieutenant General in 2011[2][4]. He previously led SAPS specialized units and has been recognized for his leadership roles, earning national respect for his tough stance on corruption and organized crime.

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