Cape Town – As controversy around KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s claims of political interference intensifies, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has assured the public that normal policing operations continue unaffected.
In a statement, police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe said: “The mandate and work of the police which is to prevent, combat and investigate crime, to maintain public order, to protect and secure the inhabitants of the Republic and their property, and to uphold and enforce the law is not affected in anyway.
“The men and women in blue remain hard at work at every corner of this country to serve and protect all people living in South Africa.”
#sapsHQ [NORMAL DAY TO DAY POLICING OPS CONTINUE] The #SAPS National Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola will this week announce the appointment of an acting Divisional Commissioner for Crime Intelligence.
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— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) July 7, 2025
Masemola is also set to announce an acting Divisional Commissioner for Crime Intelligence and will address the allegations in due course.
“The National Commissioner of SAPS, General Fannie Masemola will this week announce the appointment of an acting Divisional Commissioner for Crime Intelligence,” Mathe said
She added: “Other issues that are currently in the public domain will also be discussed.”
Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed deep concern over serious allegation, calling it a “grave national security concern”.
Ramaphosa urged all parties to show restraint and discipline, warning that public accusations could erode trust in law enforcement and national unity.
“This is a matter of grave national security concern that is receiving the highest priority attention. It is vital that the integrity of the country’s security services is safeguarded and that the rule of law is affirmed.
“All parties to this matter are called upon to exercise discipline and restraint. The trading of accusations and counter-accusations threatens to undermine public confidence and sow confusion. Furthermore, these actions damage the unity and focus of the police,” the president said in a statement.
Ramaphosa is expected to outline actions upon his return from the BRICS Summit in Brazil.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
