KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has made yet another explosive revelation—this time alleging that Brown Mokgotsi, an associate of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, illegally sent him classified SAPS information via WhatsApp, despite having no official role within the police service.
Mkhwanazi says the leaked information—shared outside official communication channels—raises serious questions about unauthorized access to confidential police intelligence, and about who is pulling strings behind the scenes.
What makes the allegation even more damning is that Minister Mchunu had previously denied any affiliation with Mokgotsi. Mkhwanazi’s claim now directly contradicts that denial, suggesting a deeper, potentially unlawful relationship between the minister’s circle and police operations.
“This is not just a breach of protocol—it’s a breach of trust and legality,” said a senior source close to the investigation.
The latest disclosure adds to mounting concerns that non-state actors with political ties are interfering with internal police affairs, accessing sensitive investigations and possibly manipulating outcomes. It also intensifies the scrutiny on Mchunu, who is already accused of disbanding elite units and halting major criminal probes.
As the web of allegations thickens, one thing is clear: Mkhwanazi is methodically pulling back the curtain on what could be one of the most serious governance crises in post-apartheid South Africa.
