Fadiel Adams Responds After Mkhwanazi Accuses Him of Having Access to Classified Information

• The president of the National Coloured Congress (NCC) and MP Fadiel Adams has hit back against General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
• This was after Mkhwanazi accused Adams of mishandling classified communication with police minister Senzo Mchunu
• Adams said that he was not afraid of Mkhwanazi, and his reactions drew criticism from the public, who slammed him

With 10 years’ experience, Tebogo Mokwena, Briefly News’ Deputy Head of the Current Affairs desk, South Africa, provided insights into the criminal justice system, crime statistics, commissions of inquiry, and high-profile cases in South Africa at Daily Sun.

CAPE TOWN, WESTERN CAPE —Member of Parliament and the president of the National coloured Congress (NCC), Fadiel Adams, has responded to accusations KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi made during his testimony on the second day of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry's public hearings on 18 September 2025.

Mkhwanazi was speaking at the Brigitte Mabundla Justice College in Tshwane, where the public hearings are being held. Mkhwanazi said that on 29 October 2024, Adams opened three cases at the Cape Town Police Station. Mkhwanazi said Adams complained about the vetting procedure in crime intelligence, a space which Mkhwanazi says Adams should not play in.

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Mkhwanazi blasts Adams

Mkhwanazi said that the information regarding the vetting process within crime intelligence is sensitive. He said Adams' complaint means that he had access to secret information he should not have. Mkhwanazi said Adams is not a member of the joint standing Committee on Crime Intelligence.

He also said that Adams does not play an oversight role in crime intelligence, but alleged that there was an abuse of the secret fund account. He challenged Adams to provide evidence that funds were diverted to purchase vehicles for the Political Killings Task team in KwaZulu-Natal.

What did Adams say?

Speaking to eNCA, Adams said that he did not know why Mkhwanazi was fixated on him. He asked if Mkhwanazi is fixated on him because he was allegedly the reason why former Crime Intelligence Division Commissioner General Dumisani Khumalo was arrested on charges relating to corruption.

"Is he upset that I'm fighting for the release of Sergeant Abonge Nkosi Dlamini, who was arrested on trumped-up charges, who was convicted on case law that doesn't exist by the Political Killings Task Team?" He asked.

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Adams said Mkhwanazi did not back up what he said with anything. He said Mkhwanazi is implying that Adams is being used by people in the shadows and said he would like to appear before the Commission to tell his side. Adams also said that the information was slipped anonymously under his office door.

"Mkhwanazi must step up," he said.

Adams previously slammed Mkhwanazi

It is not the first time Adams slammed Mkhwanazi. In July, Adams berated Mkhwanazi during a Parliamentary sitting to discuss his allegations. He said the conference Mkhwanazi held on 6 July 2025 was staged and said Mkhwanazi was a threat to the country.

What did South Africans say?

South Africans commenting on Facebook roasted him.

Loyiso Makunga said:

"They're now jumping like popcorn."

Nomkhitha Bambalaza said:

"He's running out of breath, yebethuna!"

Tlahpe Samuel said:

"He can't breathe."

Matolonke Mchenge said:

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"He was among the first MPs to attack Mkhwanazi. That means he knew something."

Mageba Zulu said:

"Bro's shivering and shaking already."

A timeline of events from the briefing to Commission

In a related article, Briefly News compiled a timeline of the events that led to the establishment of the Madlanga Commission. The press conference Mkhwanazi held on 6 July was the catalyst that set off the chain of events.

These include suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu's response to the allegations and Ramaphosa's decision to place him on special leave.

Source: Briefly News