‘It Has Been Renewed’: KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to Serve Another Term

KwaZulu-Natal provincial police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will serve another term after his contract was officially renewed, KZN Premier Thami Ntuli confirmed.

The Announcement

Ntuli announced on Saturday that the renewal had been finalised.

“On the issue of the contract renewal of Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, it has been renewed.”

“The national commissioner has written to me, and I have also given concurrence formally and officially. So I do not see an issue regarding that.”

Ntuli spoke on the sidelines of a crime-fighting imbizo in KwaCaluza.

The Delay

IOL News previously reported that Ntuli had expressed concerns about delays in finalising Mkhwanazi’s contract, which was due to expire at the end of March.

He said National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola had not acted quickly enough to formalise the extension, despite previously signalling support.

Mkhwanazi’s Stance

Mkhwanazi, known for his tough stance on crime, told Parliament’s ad hoc committee that he was willing to serve another five-year term.

He was the last witness to testify as the committee wrapped up its investigation into alleged rot within the South African Police Service (SAPS).

The Process

Ntuli clarified that provincial police commissioners are appointed by the national commissioner in consultation with provincial premiers.

The Bottom Line

Mkhwanazi stays. The contract is renewed. The delay is over.

KZN’s top cop will serve another termand the fight against crime continues.

{Source: IOL}

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