Police commissioner Makhwanazi to be gifted two cows from public
The gift follows the high-ranking official's bombshell allegations last week about the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu's alleged underworld dealings.
On the X platform, notorious troll Chris Excel launched a crowdfunding initiative to gift Nhlanla Mkhwanazi two cows as a 'token of appreciation.'
The mysterious social media profile encouraged his followers to dig into their pockets for the charitable cause. Soon enough, his BackaBuddy campaign had succeeded the R35 000 goal.
According to Excel, he was currently dealing with formalities, pending the release of the funds, which would be used to purchase and transport two cows to Mkhwanazi in Durban.
Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa will convene a 'public meeting' to give South Africans feedback on his response to Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations against high-ranking officials.
The television briefing will take place on Sunday, 13 July at 19:00 and will be broadcast on various platforms.
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