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- Political and civic groups are marching in Durban today to support KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi amid whistleblowing controversy.
- Demonstrators claim the Commission of Inquiry announced by President Ramaphosa will only confirm Mkhwanazi’s explosive allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
- President Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on leave on 13 July after Mkhwanazi accused him of links to criminal gangs and interference in murder investigations.
Political and civic organisations have joined forces to march with residents in Durban today, Tuesday, 15 July 2025, to defend KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Kaya News reports that the group is marching to warn the government of their commitment to defend the Mkhwanazi against any disciplinary action over his whistleblowing.
Among those who have banded together and taken to the streets are private security, including kids and a biking group from KwaMashu.
The collective believes that the Commission of Inquiry announced by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, 13 July 2025, is an extended process that will only verify Mkhwanazi’s allegations.
They are calling for Mkhwanazi to remain within the police’s executive in KwaZulu-Natal or nationally, and for individuals who are found to be corrupt to be fired.
Kaya News is live at the scene. Watch the videos from the march in Durban below:
In a rare occurrence political and civic organisations have aligned to defend KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla #Mkhwanazi.
— Kaya News (@KayaNews) July 15, 2025
A march is underway in Durban where residents are sending a warning signal to the national government – vowing to defend the… https://t.co/1f2C1Un9RQ pic.twitter.com/IGjqWQDWxH
The march is about to begin compromising residents from across the city under the banner #HandsOffGenMkhwanazi
— Kaya News (@KayaNews) July 15, 2025
KJ #KayaNews pic.twitter.com/isPcHYxiEp
This comes after Mkhwanazi rocked the country recently with damning allegations against National Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
At a press conference on Sunday, 6 July 2025, Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of having links to criminal gangs and of interfering in police investigations into politically motivated murders.
President Ramaphosa confirmed during an address to the nation on Sunday, 13 July, that Mchunu has been placed on leave, with a judicial inquiry to probe claims made by Mkhwanazi.
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