“You Are Not A Comrade” – KZN Police Chief Mkhwanazi Recommits SAPS To Neutrality

KwaZulu‑Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant‑General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has issued a firm directive to all SAPS members, drawing a clear line between policing and partisan politics: “You are not a comrade.” Speaking as reported by eNCA, Mkhwanazi reminded officers their sole mandate is to uphold the Constitution, enforce the law, and protect citizens — not serve political factions.

The message carries added weight as Mkhwanazi’s name has been linked to senior national roles, including within the Hawks. It also reinforces a long‑held stance: he has repeatedly pushed back against political interference, clashing publicly with figures over misuse of police resources, task teams, and funding. In past commission appearances, he stated plainly that a lawbreaker is a criminal — regardless of their political connections.

The directive arrives amid heightened tension in KZN, where targeted violence and pre‑election friction have raised fears of political influence over investigations. Mkhwanazi’s call for strict independence has drawn widespread praise online and from civil society, who see it as vital to preserving public trust. In a province where politics and criminality have too often blurred, his message is unambiguous: the badge answers to no party — only to the people and the law.

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