Lt Gen Mkhwanazi

Parliamentary Ad Hoc Committee Hearings

• An Ad Hoc Committee in Parliament is investigating allegations made by Mkhwanazi.

• On 7 October 2025, Mkhwanazi was expected to give evidence as the first witness.

• The committee’s timeline requires reporting by 31 October 2025.

Allegations Against High-Ranking Officials

• In a media briefing, Mkhwanazi accused the Police Minister (Senzo Mchunu) and Deputy National Commissioner (Shadrack Sibiya) of interfering in police investigations, disbanding a task team investigating political killings, and shielding criminal syndicates.

• He claimed these actions undermined the criminal justice system, and that networks from earlier scandals (e.g. 2011 intelligence slush fund) are still active.

• Mkhwanazi also called for counterintelligence probes of media outlets and even for penalties or jail time for errant journalists, sparking criticism from press bodies.

Reactions from SAPS, Government & Media

• National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola publicly defended Mkhwanazi’s right to speak and increased his security.

• The South African National Editors’ Forum (Sanef) condemned Mkhwanazi’s calls to investigate journalists as intimidation and an attack on media freedom.

• The Democratic Alliance issued a refutation of the allegations, calling them “baseless.”

• Mkhwanazi’s calls for media probes were flagged as a dangerous precedent for press freedom.

Wider Political Fallout & Support

• The ANC says President Ramaphosa is treating Mkhwanazi’s claims with “urgency and seriousness.”

• Ramaphosa’s office described the situation as a “grave national security concern.”

• The KwaZulu‑Natal Premier (Thamsanqa Ntuli) has expressed support for Mkhwanazi and called for a full probe.