The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party has praised KwaZulu-Natal’s provincial police commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, for what it described as his unwavering commitment to justice, transparency, and the fight against political violence.
Mkhwanazi recently made serious allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and deputy national police commissioner, Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya, accusing them of interfering with investigations and obstructing justice. The MK party views his actions as a brave stance against corruption and political manipulation.
Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela commended Mkhwanazi’s leadership, noting his efforts to tackle political killings and high-profile murders, calling it “essential to restoring public trust in the justice system.”
In a firm statement, the MK party urged Mkhwanazi to file criminal charges against both Mchunu and Sibiya within 24 hours. They also demanded Mchunu’s immediate arrest, insisting there is clear evidence of misconduct that warrants swift legal action.
“This is not a political plea; it’s a demand for justice,” said Ndhlela, emphasizing that failure to act would further fuel suspicions of political interference and protection at the highest levels.
He called on the national police commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, to support Mkhwanazi in taking decisive action.
The controversy centers around the disbandment of the political killings task team — a unit formed in 2018 to investigate politically motivated violence in KwaZulu-Natal. Mkhwanazi claimed the unit was shut down without proper procedure, just as it was closing in on a network involving police officials, prosecutors, and even Members of Parliament. The investigation dockets were allegedly archived by Sibiya in Pretoria.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) have also thrown their support behind Mkhwanazi. The EFF criticized Mchunu’s decision to dissolve the task team and called for accountability from those in power.
As pressure mounts, questions grow about the motives behind shutting down a team that was investigating some of the country’s most sensitive political crimes. With growing public support behind Mkhwanazi, the demand for justice is becoming harder for authorities to ignore.