General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Files Interdict Against Businessman Calvin Mathibeli

• The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner, General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has taken legal action against businessman Calvin Mathibeli
• Mkhwanazi accused Mathibeli of making false and defamatory statements about him in public and has applied for the court to prevent him from repeating the claims
• The court hearing is scheduled for February 24, 2026, to address the case

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DURBAN, KWAZULU-NATAL — KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has filed court papers against businessman Calvin Mathibeli for statements he made against him. He accused Mathibeli of defamation of character.

According to MDN News, Mkhwanazi filed the papers at the High Court in Durban on 19 February after Mathibeli accused Mkhwanazi of being a corrupt criminal captured by private interests or involved in unlawful killings. The statements came after the South African Police Service (SAPS) reportedly raided Mathibeli's office premises on 13 February 2026.

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Mathibeli makes accusations against Mkhwanazi

Mathibeli further posted a letter alleging that Mkhwanazi wanted him dead and was locked in a seven-year battle with him. He also accused Mkhwanazi of being a rogue police officer taking protection fees from taxi owners in the province. Mkhwanazi is demanding that Mathibeli retract his statements publicly on TV and radio platforms where the allegations were made within 24 hours. He also said that he would pursue damages; the matter will be heard on 24 February 2026.

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