Lt Gen Mkhwanazi Honoured With Top Award, KZN Police Commissioner Named Risk Influencer of the Year
- Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has been honoured with a prestigious award
- The KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner was named as the Risk Influencer of the Year
- South Africans praised Lt Gen Mkhwanazi, saying that he deserved more awards
Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is undoubtedly one of the country's most popular police officials. The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner has earned praise for his no-nonsense approach to policing, and he has now been rewarded for it.
Lt Gen Mkhwanazi has received a prestigious award from the Institute of Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA).
KZN's top cop given award
Mkhwanazi was honoured at IRMSA's Risk Excellence Awards as he was named the Risk Influencer of the Year.
The awards honour those who contribute positively to protecting people while promoting the safety and interests of the country.
"This award recognises SAPS' dedication to risk management and our commitment to creating a safer and more secure environment for all," Lt Gen Mkhwanazi said.
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Previous winners include President Cyril Ramaphosa and former Chief Justice Mogoeng Mogoeng.
General Masemola praises Lt Gen Mkhwanazi
National commissioner General Masemola also reserved special praise for the KZN Commissioner, saying that his achievement reflected his outstanding leadership and ability to inspire and motivate members.
"We congratulate Lt Gen Mkhwanazi on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to his continued leadership in this critical province," Gen Masemola said.
South Africans think Mkhwanazi deserves it
Social media users praised Mkhwanazi, saying he thoroughly deserved the award.
@MalapJdk said:
“Lt Gen Mkhwanazi deserves it. I also have his bunch of flowers and a foot spa for him. He's the hope of South Africans.”
@MosimanegapeSu1 added:
“The only police officer that matters. The rest are useless.”
@seleka10_tshepo stated:
“Our Lord, Lord General Mkhwanazi. Siyabonga Tata 🙏”
@goolammv said:
“This is such a well-deserved award. I hope all the other provincial commissioners aspire to get such an award in the future.”
@SBaron7990:
“We are so proud of our KZN Lt General. He keeps us safe in our province. Congratulations on a well-deserved award.”
@MyAfricanRootz added:
“Hail the boss, Mkhwanazi👌 He deserves more.”
South Africans commend KZN SAPS
In a related article, South Africans were full of praise for the KwaZulu-Natal police and Lt Gen Mkhwanazi.
This comes after police fatally wounded two murder and robbery suspects in Empangeni earlier in November.
Briefly News reported that the suspects opened fire on police when they were approached by officers conducting patrols.
Source: Briefly News