Activists Warn of Political Sabotage as Delays Mount in Mkhwanazi Investigation – Call for Leadership and Accountability

The Activists and Citizens Forum previously warned that President Cyril Ramaphosa’s strategy to establish a Commission of Inquiry into the serious allegations made by KZN Provincial Police General Ntlantla Mkhwanazi was merely a delaying tactic aimed at suppressing the truth. Unfortunately, recent developments confirm our fears.

We are neither surprised nor shocked by the new obstacles that appear to obstruct the Commission’s work. It is evident that this is a man-made sabotage designed to hinder justice.

We firmly believe that if National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola had appointed a team of experienced, dedicated detectives to investigate the Mkhwanazi allegations, arrests could already have been made. South Africa is not short of highly skilled investigators capable of solving complex cases. The failure to act suggests a deliberate attempt to stall progress, and it points to a deeper, hidden agenda by those in power.

Furthermore, we have observed over the past weeks that President Ramaphosa has involved himself in a public dispute with Commissioner Masemola over the handling of the 121 police Dockets related to KZN political matters. It is reported that the President was furious when Masemola returned those explosive dockets to the KZN political killing task team. We question why the President is meddling in police operational decisions, which should be independent.

It is not only the Madlanga investigation that has come to a halt. The parliamentary ad-hoc committee established to probe the Mkhwanazi allegations is also at a standstill. Instead, political parties are embroiled in internal conflicts, which we suspect are part of the broader delaying tactics.

We reiterate what we have stated before: the country is without strong leadership. Electing Cyril Ramaphosa as President was a grave mistake. He is arguably the weakest leader South Africa has had since the dawn of democracy.

The nation is in crisis. If President Ramaphosa truly cares about South Africa’s future, he should do the honourable thing and step down.