National Commissioner Fannie Masemola has formally reappointed Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner for another five-year term, ending weeks of uncertainty over the province’s top policing post.
Masemola announced the decision in Durban after meeting Thami Ntuli, telling provincial SAPS management the focus must now shift fully to fighting crime and strengthening community-centred policing.
He urged officers to support Mkhwanazi by “taking orders and doing your job.”
Mkhwanazi said he had initially planned to step down after one term but reconsidered following discussions with the National Commissioner about the importance of continued service in the province.
He called for unity within the police leadership to reduce crime, improve service delivery, and maintain clean governance.
The reappointment brings continuity to policing leadership in KwaZulu-Natal as authorities intensify efforts to improve safety across the province.