Zuko Komisa

- Minister Gayton McKenzie is prepared to give evidence to a presidential commission investigating serious corruption allegations made by KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
- Mkhwanazi recently claimed a vast syndicate involving politicians, law enforcement, and the judiciary is controlled by drug cartels, prompting President Ramaphosa to establish the inquiry.
- McKenzie has urged the public to anticipate “explosive revelations,” asserting he possesses information crucial to exposing the truth about the alleged deep-seated corruption.
Minister of Sport, Arts and Culture, Gayton McKenzie, has declared his readiness to testify before the commission established by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
The commission will investigate explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
On Sunday, 6 July, Mkhwanazi publicly claimed widespread corruption within the judiciary and accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, among others, of colluding with criminal networks.
Mkhwanazi alleged that an investigation conducted with the Gauteng organised crime unit uncovered a syndicate involving politicians, law enforcement, metro police, correctional services, prosecutors, the judiciary, drug cartels, and businesspeople.
Speaking to Newzroom Africa on Tuesday, McKenzie urged South Africans to “get their popcorn ready,” hinting at explosive revelations to come from the commission. He welcomed the commission as a vital step towards unearthing the truth.
McKenzie confirmed his intention to testify, stating,
“I’m also going to testify at the commission because I know things. If they call me, I’m going.”
He expressed frustration at the slow pace of justice but emphasised the delicate nature of the investigation, suggesting that the impending disclosures would be significant.
“South Africans must be ready… you must get your popcorn factory ready because this thing, the corruption that’s going to come out of there…” he added, raising questions about the presence of international gang and cartel bosses in South Africa
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