South Africans Laugh As Julius Malema Invites General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi To Join the EFF
- The President of the Economic Freedom Fighters, Julius Malema, extended an invitation to General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
- Malema was speaking at the EFF's 12th anniversary celebrations in Khayelitsha, Cape Town
- South Africans laughed at Malema, and many did not want Mkhwanazi to be a politician and join the EFF
Tebogo Mokwena, a Briefly News current affairs journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, has covered policy changes, cabinet reshuffles, the State of the Nation Address, Parliamentary Proceedings, and politician-related news, as well as elections, at Daily Sun and Vutivi Business News for over seven years.
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KHAYELITSHA, CAPE TOWN — Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) president Julius Malema was roasted for inviting KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to join the Red Berets.
Malema was speaking at the party's 12th anniversary celebrations in Khayelitsha in the Cape Flats on 26 July 2025. Malema sang the praises of Mkhwanazi and said he took a bold stance against police corruption and political interference.
Malema affirmed that the EFF has been a longstanding supporter of Mkhwanazi to be appointed as the National Police commissioner. He said that if Mkhwanazi loses his job for standing against corruption, the EFF had a place for him.
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Why did Malema praise Mkhwanazi?
On 6 July 2025, Mkhwanazi held a press briefing where he slammed Senzo Mchunu and the Deputy National Commissioner of Police, General Shadrack Sibiya. He accused them of interfering in the work of the South African Police Service's Political Killings Task Team.
He also alleged that police officers, politicians, ministers, parliamentarians, judges, prosecutors, and businessmen are part of a drug syndicate. He said the syndicate is headquartered in Gauteng and operates throughout the country and in Southern Africa.
Mkhwanazi also accused Mchunu of having ties with businessmen connected to the syndicate, such as Vuzimusi Cat Matlala and Brown Mogotsi. Matlala was recently arrested for the attempted murder of actress Tebogo Thobejane.
What happened after Mkhwanazi's revelations?
Mchunu initially denied having any relationship with Mogotsi. He later admitted to knowing Mogotsi and said they were comrades. President Cyril Ramaphosa placed him on special leave.
Sibiya also denied the allegations Mkhwanazi made against him. However, he soon followed in Mchunu's footsteps and was asked to take a special leave of absence while the Commission of Inquiry Ramaphosa was established to investigate the allegations.
What did South Africans say?
Netizens were not impressed with Malema's offer.
Mbhuri mbhurini Mun'wanatui Maluleke said:
"The wise and honorable Mr Mkhwanazi won't take cheap jumble sale invites. He is for the nation."
Thandi Masemula said:
"He mustn't join any of those political banana parties."
Senaele Madikizela said:
"One thing about General Mkhwanazi is that he hates being an ice boy."
Madelein Pretorius said:
"He won't fit. He is honest. Malema cannot even spell the word."
Thulie Maduna said:
"Mkhwanazi does not protect illegal immigrants. He protects his people."
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