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The Mkhwanazi Effect: How a Police Scandal Became Existential Crisis

Jul 19, 2025 · 3 min read

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By Scandal Tracker

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Police commissioner's allegations expose SA's corruption nerve center

Revelations That Shook the Nation

Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's corruption allegations didn't just implicate police leadership - they revealed a 'shadow governance' network linking:

  • Senior law enforcement officials
  • Sitting judges in multiple provinces
  • GNU coalition party leaders
  • International crime syndicates

The Presidential Silence

Ramaphosa's week-long failure to address the scandal directly - followed by his commission announcement - has become symbolic of what critics call his 'chronic crisis avoidance.' Political analyst Thandi Mokoena notes: 'Where Mandela would have gone on national television within hours, Ramaphosa hides behind processes.'

Foundation's Ultimatum

The Sisulu Foundation's intervention marks a turning point - the first major liberation-era organization to formally withdraw legitimacy from Ramaphosa's presidency. Their demand carries particular weight given Walter Sisulu's historic role in ANC leadership vetting processes.

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