On May 24, 2024, social media in South Africa was abuzz with support for Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to be appointed as the next National Police Commissioner or Minister of Police.
This followed an incident where taxi operators refused to engage in a friendly match with him, highlighting his no-nonsense approach.
Many users praised his decisive leadership and called for his appointment, contrasting him with the current Minister of Police, Bheki Cele, who some criticized for his performance.
However, there was also a dissenting voice suggesting that such an appointment could undo Mkhwanazi’s work in KwaZulu-Natal.