Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is now under heightened protection after receiving threats linked to his bombshell allegations against high-ranking officials. National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola confirmed that additional security has been deployed to safeguard the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner amid growing fears for his safety.
The threats follow Mkhwanazi’s explosive public revelations, in which he accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, Vusi “Cat” Matlala, and Brown Mogotsi of interfering in criminal investigations tied to powerful networks of corruption and political protection.
Masemola also moved to reassure the public that Mkhwanazi will not face disciplinary action for bringing these serious claims to light. The assurance signals a cautious endorsement of whistleblower protection within SAPS ranks—an uncommon stance in a system often criticized for shielding the powerful.
With the country watching closely, Mkhwanazi’s safety—and his stand against political interference—has become a symbol of the urgent battle for transparency within South Africa’s justice system.
