As the storm surrounding explosive corruption claims within the South African Police Service (SAPS) intensifies, one of the country’s most respected humanitarian figures has stepped into the spotlight in support of the whistleblower at the center of it all.
Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, founder of the renowned NGO Gift of the Givers, met with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, in a powerful gesture of solidarity just days after Mkhwanazi accused top SAPS officials—including the police minister—of political interference and links to organised crime.
The meeting is more than symbolic. It underscores a rapidly growing wave of public support for Mkhwanazi, whose explosive testimony has shaken confidence in the leadership of SAPS and sparked urgent calls for investigations and reform.
While many fear the repercussions of challenging entrenched power structures, Sooliman’s visit sends a clear message: whistleblowers should not stand alone. His presence alongside Mkhwanazi adds moral weight to demands for transparency, integrity, and accountability within one of the country’s most powerful institutions.
As investigations unfold and pressure mounts, Sooliman’s show of support may inspire others in civil society to rally behind those brave enough to confront corruption head-on—even when the stakes are dangerously high.
