KZN’s Mkhwanazi takes on national role; Malema wants swift UFH probe: Today’s top 7 stories

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KZN’s Mkhwanazi takes on national role; Malema wants swift UFH probe: Today’s top 7 stories

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Ndlozi Demands Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as Acting Police Commissioner

The alleged appointment of General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to an unspecified national crime-fighting role has been heavily challenged by Mbuyiseni Ndlozi. The ex-EFF member is adamant that Mkhwanazi be named Acting Police Commissioner instead of a nebulous position that, in his view, is an attempt to undermine strong leadership. A post by Ndlozi on X made his opposition to the idea of the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner holding an unclear national …

Mkhwanazi's vow of closing in on "Big 5" cartel is no threat

Mkhwanazi's vow of closing in on "Big 5" cartel is no threat- Expert Zandile.Khumalo Fri, 04/17/2026 - 19:15 DURBAN - A crime expert believes that KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) top cop Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has what it takes to expose the Big Five, a cartel operating in South Africa and linked to organised crime. This comes after Mkhwanazi said they are closing in on the cartel.It allegedly infiltrated the SAPS and the political sphere, using the systems fo…

CRIME CRACKDOWN: TOP COP MKHWANAZI TO TAKE WAR ON GANGS NATIONWIDE

CRIME CRACKDOWN: TOP COP MKHWANAZI TO TAKE WAR ON GANGS NATIONWIDE In a major shake-up in the fight against organised crime, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has been appointed to spearhead a powerful new nationwide offensive targeting criminal networks across South Africa. The initiative is expected to confront organised crime in all its forms  […] The post CRIME CRACKDOWN: TOP COP MKHWANAZI TO TAKE WAR ON…

Dailysun | JUST IN | Mkhwanazi takes war on crime nationally

Lieutenant-General Mkhwanazi made it clear he is not leaving KZN completely.