Judiciary urges Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to provide evidence for his claims
Mkhwanazi held an explosive media briefing on Sunday, 6 July, about police operations in KZN, where he also accused the minister of police, Senzo Mchunu, of political interference in police investigations.
Additionally, Mkhwanazi alleged that the political killings task team which Mchunu wanted to disband in December 2024 uncovered a syndicate including senior politicians, senior police officials, metro police, officials in correctional services, prosecutors, and other influential businesspeople that is controlled by a drug cartel in Gauteng.
The startling allegations have sent shockwaves across the country, with many political parties commending Mkhwanazi for his bravery and urging President Cyril Ramaphosa to suspend Mchunu.
On Thursday, 10 July, the Office of the Chief Justice said Mkhwanazi's claims made without substantiation are extremely damaging to public confidence in the independence and integrity of the courts – which is a fundamental pillar of constitutional democracy.
Chief Justice Mandisa Maya said the judiciary stands firm on its commitment to accountability and the rule of law.
'If any person including Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has credible evidence of unlawful and unethical conduct committed by a member of the judiciary, they are urged to report such matters to the legally mandated structures of the state.
'Unsubstantiated allegations, however, regrettably undermine the administration of justice and weaken public trust in our institutions which are essential to upholding our constitutional democracy,' Maya said.
Meanwhile, the Presidency has confirmed that President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 13 July, address the nation on developments arising from Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations against senior political and South African Police Service (SAPS) leadership.
'President Ramaphosa was attending a BRICS summit in Brazil on Sunday, 6 July 2025, when General Mkhwanazi outlined numerous allegations at a media briefing.
'The President undertook to attend to this development on his return from Brazil, given the implications for national security,' Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya said.
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