Mzansi rallies behind KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

News24

5 days ago

General Lt Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has won the hearts of many South Africans for his unwavering commitment to justice and unapologetic stance against corruption. As a senior police officer, he has earned nationwide respect for standing up for truth, fighting crime, and upholding police integrity. He has become a beacon of hope for many.
His recent media briefing, where he exposed alleged wrongdoings and interference in police operations, has only added to his reputation as a fearless and principled leader.
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During the media briefing, Mkhwanazi made explosive corruption allegations against some of the country's most influential officials. To support his claims, he revealed that confiscated phones contain WhatsApp messages that allegedly show connections between a crime syndicate member, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, and an ally of the minister.
Mkhwanazi specifically pointed to WhatsApp conversations between Brown Mogotsi (Mchunu's associate) and murder-accused Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala, who allegedly had a R360 million contract with the police. He claimed that after a raid on Matlala's home, Mogotsi allegedly contacted Mchunu to dissolve the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team.
'Further analysis of the chats indicates that Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala is financially supporting the Minister of Police and Mr Brown Mogotsi's political endeavors. This is supported by the evidence of conversations and proof of payments.'
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Mkhwanazi further stated that the National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, has instructed the Political Killings Task Team to persist in their investigation of political deaths, despite the transfer of certain dockets and the Minister's directive to cease such activities.
Additionally, according to Mkhwanazi, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is being consulted with the evidence that has been acquired this far in order to consider potential charges of undermining the goals of justice against all accused individuals.
Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has since denied the allegations made by Mkhwanazi against him saying he has met only once with Mogotsi, the alleged associate Mkhwanazi ties him to. He says their meeting was only for him to inquire about some investigations.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has also responded saying Mkhwanazi's media briefing caught them off guard but they're aware of his allegations and he will 'apply his mind in good time.'