Political organisations, civil organisations set to march in Pretoria in support of KZN top cop Mkhwanazi
More than 10 organisations are expected to march through the streets of Pretoria on Friday, demanding that President Cyril Ramaphosa take action to protect the KZN police commissioner.
The uMkhonto WeSizwe Party in Gauteng marching in Johannesburg in support of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Picture: Thabiso Goba/ EWN
JOHANNESBURG - Several political and civil organisations are expected to descend on the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday, in support of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
This comes after Mkhwanazi made explosive allegations of political interference in police investigations.
He also claimed that a drug syndicate exists with links to politicians and members of the judiciary.
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More than 10 organisations are expected to march through the streets of Pretoria on Friday, demanding that President Cyril Ramaphosa take action to protect the KZN police commissioner.
Among those taking part are the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party, the United Independent Movement and other civil society groups who plan to deliver their demands at the Union Buildings.
Concerns have been raised over Mkhwanazi’s safety following his revelations.
He's since been granted additional security with police officers stationed at his home amid fears of possible threats.
The MK Party has also been embarking on what it calls a national shutdown, urging the president to leave no stone unturned in addressing the alleged political interference within the South African Police Service (SAPS).