DJ Warras Reacts to General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Refusing Handshake at Madlanga Commission
- Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi turned down an offer to shake hands with Commissioner Dennis Victor Bloem at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry
- On Thursday, 18 September 2025, DJ Warras joined in the reactions and suggested reasons why Mkhwanazi snubbed Dennis Victor Bloem
- Some agreed, likening Mkhwanazi to Ibrahim Traore and Vladimir Putin, while others laughed off DJ Warras' theory

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Renowned broadcaster and DJ Warras weighed in on a video of KwaZulu-Natal Police Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi refusing to shake hands at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Mkhwanazi topped social media trending charts when he made his first appearance at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. While he trended for his explosive revelations during his first appearance, Mkhwanazi also trended for his peculiar behaviour at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
DJ Warras explains why General Mkhwanazi snubbed handshake
On Thursday, 18 September 2025, DJ Warras took to his verified X account and reacted to a video of General Mkhwanazi snubbing Madlanga Commissioner Dennis Victor Bloem’s request for a handshake. Warras, who previously weighed in on a blesser supporting suspended Police Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya, even suggested why Mkhwanazi refused to shake hands with Bloem. The post was captioned:
“Haaaa! Mkhwanazi ‘Fan Boy-Ed’ him .. 😩Can’t trust snakes, 🐍 could be trying to Thela him with Muti! 🧐”
See the post below:
Netizens react to DJ Warras' theory on Mkhwanazi
In the comments, several netizens agreed with DJ Warras’ theory on why Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi refused to shake hands with Dennis Victor Bloem. In contrast, some laughed off Warras’ explanation and suggested that he was posturing.
Here are some of the reactions:
@MoletsaneTitus agreed:
“He is pulling Ibrahim Traore and Putin style phela. If they don't poison you through drinks and water, they will do it with a handshake.”
@harlan1103 said:
“He can just shout that one. After that, dololo.”
@EugeneZweli suggested:
“Or that Brazilian Poison. These Mossad agents are everywhere.”
@nduwakeup laughed:
“🤣🤣🤣 ey Warras.”

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Jackie Phamotse reacts after Mkhwanazi brings own water
The video of General Mkhwanazi refusing to shake hands with a Madlanga Commissioner wasn't the only highlight of his first appearance at the hearing.

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South African author Jackie Phamotse tuned into the highly anticipated Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is testifying as a key witness.
Reacting to the hearing with a Twitter (X) post on 17 September 2025, Phamotse noted how Mkhwanazi brought his own bottled water to the hearing.
According to Phamotse, someone should neither feel comfortable nor safe when engaging with higher-ups in the state, as they cannot be trusted.
DJ Warras reacts to Mkhwanazi and Paul O'Sullivan drama
Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that DJ Warras reacted to news that General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi was suing Paul O'Sullivan for defamation.
Mkhwanazi approached the courts demanding R5 million from O'Sullivan after he strongly criticised the general for his corruption allegations. DJ Warras, who previously criticised President Cyril Ramaphosa for not taking decisive action, alleged that Durban police are accepting bribes from criminals.
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