Security Tightens Outside of General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s House After Explosive Allegations

• Security outside the house of KwaZulu-Natal commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was beefed up
• This was after Mkhwanazi held a press briefing where he accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of politically interfering in the work of the police
• South Africans online said they were prepared to protect Mkhwanazi, and some believed he was safe

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DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL — Security has been increased outside the home of the South African Police Service KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. This was after he made explosive allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and top cop General Shadrack Sibiya.

Security outside Mkhwanzi's home beefed up

According to SowetanLIVE, vehicles, including an SUV and a Golf 7, were parked outside the property. A businessman with a bed and breakfast in the area said he was stunned to see the beefed-up police security detail of the police in the area. The businessman was happy that there was a notable number of police officers and felt safe.

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What did Mkhwanazi reveal?

Mkhwanazi held a press briefing on 6 July 2025, where he accused Mchunu and SAPS Deputy National Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya of colluding under the influence of syndicate member Brown Mogotsi. Mchunu reportedly ordered Sibiya to shut down the Political Killings Task Force in December 2024.

Mkhwanzi also said that politicians, members of the judiciary, and prosecutors are also involved in a drug syndicate that operates across South Africa and in surrounding countries. He said that he was prepared to die protecting South Africa.

What you need to know about Mkhwanazi's allegations

• Sibiya and Mchunu responded to the allegations Mkhwanazi made, and both denied being involved in criminal activities.
• Political parties, including the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), the Democratic Alliance (DA), and the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, called for action against Mchunu.
• President Cyril Ramaphosa responded and said that Mkhwanazi's briefing may cause confusion.
• South Africans roasted political activist Mary De Haas for accusing Mkhwaanzi of acting on someone else's order.
• African National Congress (ANC) Secretary-General Fikile Mbalula defended the uniform Mkhwanzi wore during the press briefing.

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South Africans react

Netizens commented on the increased security detail.

Corruption-hater said:

"We, the citizens, are planning to be there to beef it up further."

Ramsy_SA said:

"We are also on the way."

Ismail Abdul Traore said:

"For as long as Major General Jabu Khumalo remains one of the district commanders, we should all relax. Mkhwaanzi is safe."

Barbzcafesaid:

"Citizens are also coming to protect him."

Permza said:

"We can't lose a good citizen because he had to follow protocol."

Who is Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi?

Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi began his career with the South African Police Service (SAPS) in 1993. He began his career in Public Order Policing, where he oversaw operations related to crowd control and public safety. Over the years, he climbed through the ranks, holding various leadership roles across multiple divisions within the SAPS.

In 2005, he was appointed commander of the elite Special Task Force, a highly specialised SAPS unit responsible for high-risk operations. Under his leadership, the unit coordinated national tactical divisions such as the National Air Wing and the National Intervention Unit, and oversaw the rigorous training of Special Task Force members.

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His expertise earned him national recognition, and in October 2011, former president Jacob Zuma appointed him as acting National Police Commissioner. In December 2018, Mkhwanazi was appointed as the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, a position he continues to hold.

Ian Cameron calls on Mchunu to account

In a related article, Briefly News reported that the Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, said Mchunu must appear before Parliament. He spoke during a Parliamentary briefing on 7 July 2025.

Cameron said that Mchunu must account for the allegations made against him. He must also clarify his relationship with Mogotsi, whom he previously denied knowing.

Proofreading by Roxanne Dos Ramos, copy editor at Briefly.co.za.

Source: Briefly News