KZN Police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has been named the National Press Club's 2025 Newsmaker of the Year. He defended the July 2025 briefing that triggered the Madlanga inquiry as "an act of duty," warning a capable state "cannot coexist with compromised institutions."

Iran Launches Ballistic Missile Toward Eilat in Southern Israel Iranian ballistic missile fired at Eilat, a southern Israeli city near the Red Sea, amid escalating regional conflict involving US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets.

The earthquake struck late Friday in the volatile border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan, causing at least eight deaths and injuring a child while underscoring seismic vulnerabilities amid regional instability.

Mchunu moves to resume ANC NEC duties after voluntary step-aside reportfocusnews.com/2026/03/…

Mkhwanazi signs new five-year contract as KZN police commissioner reportfocusnews.com/2026/03/…

IDAC rejects claims of selective targeting in R360m SAPS tender probe reportfocusnews.com/2026/03/…

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu challenges KZN Commissioner Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi to produce evidence backing allegations of political interference and collusion with organised crime — calling the charges "untrue and unfounded." reportfocusnews.com/2026/03/…

⚠️ KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli raises alarm over delays in confirming KZN Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi's contract renewal — warning the uncertainty risks unsettling investors ahead of the March 31 deadline. 🔗 reportfocusnews.com/2026/03/…

Scharnick strikes back: Durban businessman charges Mkhwanazi and James over ‘false’ parliament testimony reportfocusnews.com/2026/03/…

🚨 BREAKING | South Africa's National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has been served with a warrant to appear in court on 21 April over alleged irregularities linked to the controversial R360-million Medicare 24 health services tender. reportfocusnews.com/2026/03/…

🔴 BREAKING: Senior SAPS officers, including high-ranking generals, arrested in Pretoria over alleged corruption linked to the R360m Medicare 24 Tshwane District health services contract. Suspects expected in court tomorrow. reportfocusnews.com/2026/03/…

Sibiya accuses Mkhwanazi of orchestrating social media campaign in his favour

Suspended Deputy Police Commissioner Sibiya accuses KZN's Mkhwanazi of orchestrating social media support campaign during Madlanga Commission testimony.

Police Minister Senzo Mchunu not implicated in Madlanga Commission interim report

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Witness E says he believes Minister Senzo Mchunu wanted him to submit false statements to the Madlanga Commission — statements that would have benefited Mchunu.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday condemned a series of violent attacks that left at least 37 people dead in the past week, directing the national police commissioner to step up crime-fighting efforts. reportfocusnews.com/2026/01/…