The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) has withdrawn its formal complaint against KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, according to a confirmation from Mkhwanazi on April 9, 2025.
Mkhwanazi informed *IOL* that IPID had notified him he no longer needed to respond to allegations accusing him of shielding a prison official allegedly involved in drug dealing. However, IPID spokesperson Lizzy Suping did not explicitly confirm the closure of the investigation, stating only that the directorate was continuing its work and would issue a formal statement upon completion.
This suggests that while the complaint letter has been retracted, the broader probe may still be active. The Public Services Association (PSA) welcomed the withdrawal, calling it an end to what they described as unwarranted harassment of the provincial police chief.
IPID is expected to provide further clarity on the matter once its internal processes conclude.