In a powerful show of solidarity, residents of Gansbaai in the Western Cape marched to their local police station to stand behind KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi amid his explosive corruption allegations against top SAPS officials.
The community’s rallying cry was loud and clear: “You touch General Mkhwanazi, you touch us.” This resounding message came in response to Mkhwanazi’s claims accusing Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and other senior figures of colluding with organised crime and meddling in political murder investigations.
The demonstration highlights deep public concern over corruption within the police and underscores the commissioner’s significant support base beyond KwaZulu-Natal. As tensions rise nationally, Gansbaai’s show of unity sends a strong signal that attacks on Mkhwanazi are viewed as attacks on the community itself.
With trust in law enforcement hanging in the balance, the coming weeks promise further intense debate over the future of policing and accountability in South Africa.
