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- Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s contract as KZN Police Commissioner is officially renewed ahead of its March expiry.
- Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli praised Mkhwanazi’s professional integrity and robust leadership in combating provincial crime.
- The extension ensures a stable transition and continued collaboration between national and provincial law enforcement.
National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has officially confirmed that Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi will remain at the helm of the South African Police Service (SAPS) in KwaZulu-Natal.
The decision to renew his contract comes just weeks before his current five-year tenure was set to expire on 30 March 2026.
The extension follows high-level consultations between General Masemola and KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thamsanqa Ntuli.
Premier Ntuli formally supported the move, citing Mkhwanazi’s disciplined leadership and his “no-nonsense” approach to tackling the province’s complex crime landscape as pivotal factors in the decision.
By securing this renewal, the provincial government aims to maintain stability and continuity in its law enforcement strategy.
The move reinforces a commitment to ethical policing and high-pressure crime-fighting efforts, ensuring that established operations against provincial crime syndicates proceed without disruption.
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