National SAPS reveals Mkhwanazi receiving threats since bombshell media briefing

At the weekend, Mkhwanazi made jaw-dropping allegations, saying his team of detectives had uncovered a syndicate operating within the police’s higher structures.

The national South African Police Service (SAPS) has revealed its KwaZulu-Natal Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has been receiving threats since his bombshell media briefing.

At the weekend, Mkhwanazi made jaw-dropping allegations, saying his team of detectives had uncovered a syndicate operating within the police’s higher structures.

SAPS national leadership addressed some of these allegations during a media briefing on Wednesday at Vanderbijlpark, south of Johannesburg.

During his media briefing, Mkhwanazi said he was aware that going public with his allegations would put him in the crosshairs of some very dangerous people.

Masemola said security at Mkhwanazi’s home has been beefed up.

“Well, in terms of physical protection, he’s been getting threats to his life in that province; we have beefed up his security.”

Masemola said he didn’t take issue with Mkhwanazi’s media briefing.

“He won’t be persecuted. From my side, there won’t be persecution of any member of SAPS – not only him, but anyone.”

Masemola said the next step in this saga will be announced once he has briefed President Cyril Ramaphosa.