The case stems from a public feud where Mathibeli accused Mkhwanazi of harassment and ordering raids on his properties.

As if that was not enough, Mathibeli made allegations that the commissioner calls baseless attempts to tarnish his reputation amid ongoing probes into alleged corruption and criminal ties.

Court papers show Mkhwanazi is seeking declaration that Mathibeli’s statements are false and defamatory, an interdict preventing repetition of the claims and removal and retraction of posts on social media, radio and TV.

The courtroom showdown is being closely watched as they has been two attempts by national SAPS to raid his offices from Fourways to Durban’s Umhlanga and his house too.

Mkhwanazi filed his urgent court papers on Friday in Durban High and the proceedings have begun.

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1. Operational Overview

• Elevated public safety operations will be active from 18–23 November 2025.

• Multi-agency collaboration will enhance visibility and enforce compliance with traffic and safety bylaws.

• Agencies involved include:

1. JMPD

2. SAPS

3. GTP

4. TMPD

5. EMPD

6. RTMC

2. Law Enforcement Activities

• Intensified crime prevention interventions.

• Increased visibility on strategic road networks.

• Roadblocks, tactical patrols, and multi-agency checkpoints across major corridors and high-risk zones.

• Focus on deterring criminal activity and safeguarding essential service movements and operational convoys.

3. Rolling Road Closures

• Implemented across Johannesburg, Tshwane, and Ekurhuleni.

• Intermittent closures on high-security national routes, including:

1. N1, N3, N12, N14, R21, R24, M1, M2

• Estimated delays: 30 minutes to 1 hour, depending on operational needs.

• Roads reopen immediately once convoys clear the area.

4. High-Impact Urban Nodes

• Planned restrictions in key precincts:

o Sandton, Rosebank, Melrose Arch, Fourways, Roodepoort, Nasrec

• Notable closures:

o Grayston Drive – 22 November, 04:00–10:00

o Golden Highway – full closure from 17 November

o Nasrec Road and Booysens Reserve Road – controlled access on 22–23 November

5. Recommended Alternative Routes

• M57 as an alternative for R21 traffic.

• Regional routes through Germiston, Kempton Park, Bedfordview for east–west mobility.

• In Roodepoort:

o Beyers Naudé Drive, Christiaan de Wet Road, Ontdekkers Road.

• In Sandton, Rosebank, Parktown:

o Use parallel routes to Oxford Road, Jan Smuts Avenue, Rivonia Road.

6. Guidance to Motorists

• Plan travel ahead and allow extra time.

• Stay alert to temporary signage and law enforcement instructions.

• Emergency services will always maintain priority movement.

• These interventions reinforce the City’s commitment to proactive public safety during high-demand periods.

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The team was tracing a kidnapped Pakistani businessman from Pretoria West. He is still in captivity and the team are still searching for the Pakistani national. A ransom demand has been made to the businessman’s family.

The teams tracing operation began at a residential complex in Carlswald, Midrand where they seized a Mercedes Benz, a silver Pajero and arrested two kidnappers.

They proceeded to Fourways where the task team announced their arrival and a shoot-out ensued. One suspect was fatally wounded and upon further investigation, it was discovered that 40-year-old Mauro Mucambe Junior is a wanted Kidnapping kingpin in Mozambique where he has been linked to several kidnappings. His warrant of arrest was issued by Maputo Police in August 2024.

One unlicensed firearm used by the fatally wounded fugitive of justice was seized including 10 rounds of ammunition. Four cellphones, four bank cards have also been seized.

The SAPS has full faith and confidence in the work of the anti-kidnapping task team to rescue the kidnapped businessman. Since January 2024 to date, the team has arrested more than 170 criminals involved in Kidnappings for ransom. More than R1.2 million has been recovered. More than 100 victims rescued mainly in Gauteng and more than 40 vehicles used in kidnapping crimes were also seized by the team. The anti-kidnapping task team recently registered a breakthrough in the Olorato Mongale murder case where they led the tracing operation of Philangenkosi Makhanya. The search is still on for Bongani Mthimkhulu.

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