A KwaZulu-Natal police constable has been suspended from all operations after being spotted in MK party regalia and allegedly engaging in political activities linked to Jacob Zuma’s party.
“The Provincial Commissioner of KwaZulu-Natal, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has instructed the District Commissioner of King Cetshwayo to immediately withdraw a police Constable from the Ntambanana police station from all operations pending investigation into his alleged involvement in politics,” KZN police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said.
KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has ordered the district commissioner of the King Cetshwayo region to immediately withdraw a constable from all police operations pending an investigation into his alleged involvement in politics.…
— SABC News (@SABCNews) August 31, 2025
He added: “Police officers are expected to be apolitical and neutral at all times. Any association with a political party by a police officer has the potential of bringing the name of the organisation into disrepute,” Robert said.
The SAPS Act explicitly prohibits officers from supporting or associating with political parties, including wearing party symbols.
In addition, the officer is under investigation for allegedly owning a private security company that provides VIP protection, which is also banned for SAPS members.
Authorities have urged the public to report police officers involved in politics or prohibited industries.
X (formerly Twitter) users weighed in:
Police officers can’t be politicians
— Khothipani (@Hoecutter) August 31, 2025
Better
— Fistor 🇿🇦🇿🇦 (@FistorMP) August 31, 2025
He must also deal with detectives who accept bribes from people who are rich not facing the law
— Coach Cardoso (@maetsebane) August 31, 2025
First published by African Insider
Compiled by Betha Madhomu
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