KZN Police Commissioner Calls for Donations to SAPS Education Trust, Not to Him Personally

Durban – KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkwanazi, has urged the public not to send him personal donations but instead contribute to the South African Police Service (SAPS) Education Trust, which supports the children of officers killed in the line of duty.

Appreciation for Public Support

Mkwanazi expressed gratitude to South Africans for their goodwill, particularly after social media personality Chris Excel launched a fundraising initiative aimed at buying him vehicles in recognition of his crime-fighting efforts.

While acknowledging the gesture, Mkwanazi stressed that he is already compensated through his salary as a public servant.

“I’m privileged to serve and protect the people of South Africa through my role as a police officer. The public already thank me enough through the salary I receive every month,” he said.

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Why the SAPS Education Trust Matters

The Commissioner highlighted the importance of the SAPS Education Trust, which funds the schooling of children whose parents — serving police officers — died in the line of duty.

Many fallen officers passed away at a young age, in junior ranks, without having built up pension savings, leaving families financially vulnerable.

“We have seen children graduate because of this fund. It’s the least we can do to support the families of our fallen colleagues,” Mkwanazi explained.

How the Fund Is Managed

The SAPS Education Trust is managed by an independent board of trustees, chaired by Mr. Vuan Jana. Mkwanazi encouraged well-wishers to make deposits into the Nedbank account (Account Number: 1359825) and use their name or an anonymous reference.

Call for Public Donations

Mkwanazi urged South Africans to support the cause, saying contributions help “maintain dignity and secure the future of children of police officers who are brutally killed while protecting innocent South Africans.”