By OBAKENG MAJE
9 July 2025- The uMkhonto weSizwe Party (MKP) in North West said it stands firmly with KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The party described Mkhwanazi as a brave and principled police leader, who has exposed the deep and dangerous connections between political leaders and organised crime.
MKP provincial convenor, Alfred Motsi said they are disturbed by recent political attacks directed at Mkhwanazi, especially from ANC-aligned figures following his public statements linking high-profile individuals to criminal syndicates and political assassinations. Motsi said Mkhwanazi’s courage in exposing these networks must be protected — not punished.
“In the North West, we have already witnessed the deadly consequences of political corruption and silence. Moss Phakoe, a respected Rustenburg Local Municipality councillor and anti-corruption activist, was assassinated shortly after submitting a dossier to then-President Jacob Zuma.
“The dossier exposed rampant corruption in the Rustenburg Local Municipality. Instead of being protected, Phakoe was silenced — killed for doing the right thing,” he said.
Motsi further said a prominent businessman, the Wandile Bozwana, was murdered after the Constitutional Court ruled that he must be paid for completed work at Brits Hospital. He added that the North West Premier at the time refused to pay and dragged the matter through the courts.
“Bozwana’s assassination is widely believed to be politically motivated, and his name was specifically referenced by Mkhwanazi when speaking about political interference and corruption.
“These are not isolated incidents. These are targeted attacks — part of a broader pattern to eliminate those who expose corruption, refuse to participate in looting, or stand up to political mafias,” said Motsi.
He said the uMkhonto weSizwe Party in the North West demands the immediate protection for Mkhwanazi and other whistleblowers. Motsi said they demand a full investigation into the assassinations of Moss Phakoe Wandile Bozwana, and the political figures behind them.
“We demand accountability from ANC leaders who are linked to, or benefit from, the silencing of truth-tellers. In response, the MKP will begin mobilising ground forces, members and communities across the North West to agree on a date for a complete provincial shutdown.
“This mass action will be a peaceful, but firm demonstration of solidarity with Mkhwanazi and a demand for justice for Phakoe and Bozwana. We will not allow political gangsters to continue operating with impunity. We stand for truth, justice, and a government that serves the people — not criminal networks,” he said.
Meanwhile, embattled Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu said in response to the recent allegations made by Mkhwanazi, and while respecting the President’s call for calm, he feels it is important to clarify that he has never met Vusimuzi Matlala, has never spoken to him, nor has ever requested or received anything from him.
Mchunu said did however, initiate a review of the SAPS tender awarded to him when suspicions of possible wrongdoing surfaced.
“It was the same tender which has since been terminated. Furthermore, whilst I know and has met Brown Mogotsi, he is just a comrade and not an associate. I had never requested or received anything from him,” he said.
However, a few months ago, Mchunu told Parliament that he does not know Mogotsi and never met with him.
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