Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the police commissioner for KwaZulu-Natal, has taken extra security measures at his residence following a storm of allegations he made against senior government officials.
The move comes amid growing concern for his safety, as whistleblowers in South Africa have often faced serious threats—or worse—after exposing high-level corruption.
During a recent public briefing, Mkhwanazi accused top officials, including the Minister of Police and other high-ranking officers, of interfering with police operations. He specifically mentioned the controversial disbandment of a task team investigating political killings, claiming it was done without proper authorization.
“These actions were taken without my knowledge or consent as the Provincial Commissioner,” he stated.
Mkhwanazi’s revelations have sent shockwaves across the political landscape. Several political parties have rallied behind him, calling for an independent inquiry led by a retired judge. Some are also demanding that the police minister be placed on special leave while the investigation unfolds.
One opposition party emphasized that South Africans deserve transparency and firm action to root out corruption, warning that silence from leadership only deepens public distrust.
In response, the accused minister denied all claims of interference, describing the allegations as “wild” and calling for a full, transparent investigation conducted through the proper legal channels.
Meanwhile, Mkhwanazi’s safety remains a concern, as the risk for whistleblowers in such high-profile cases remains disturbingly high. The call for truth, justice, and accountability continues to echo across the nation, with citizens watching closely to see what unfolds next.