Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Says 'War' Is Brewing as IDAC Summons Crime Intelligence Boss
- Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi weighed in on the news that a warrant of arrest was issued for Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo
- The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner explained why the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) did what it did
- South Africans took to social media to publicly support General Mkhwanazi amid the ongoing tensions between factions within the police
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Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online.
GAUTENG – Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has claimed that there’s a war brewing, with many players involved.
The KwaZulu-Natal Police Provincial Commissioner made the comments outside the Brooklyn Police Station in Pretoria, where Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo was asked to present himself.
Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) summoned the Crime Intelligence Head to report to the station, reportedly adding that he needed to bring an overnight bag, suggesting that he would be arrested.
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As the story developed, IDAC denied that any arrest had taken place, stating that General Khumalo was only summoned. His lawyer also claimed that IDAC was a no-show at the police station. IDAC later explained why General Khumalo was not arrested.
General Mkhwanazi weighs in on the situation
Speaking to the media outside the police station, General Mkhwanazi, who also leads a national crime-fighting project, said he had to see what was happening for himself.
He explained that they received information that IDAC had 48-hours to bring himself and General Khumalo to the cells. The KZN Police Commissioner claimed that IDAC panicked after receiving false information that its head was going to be arrested.
"Our intelligence says there was a panic that there were warrants of arrests for IDAC officials, and that's not true,” he said.
He then stated that there was a war brewing.
“We are facing a war. That’s all I can say. We are facing a war, and there are many players in this game," General Mkhwanazi told reporters.
South Africans rally behind General Mkhwanazi
Social media users weighed in on the situation, with many showing support for the KZN Police Commissioner.
Sinah Ngobeni said:
“They touch you; they touch us.”
Zam Maz added:
“History will remember that a man by the name of General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi fixed our country in 2025-2026. On behalf of all South Africans, we thank you for your bravery. Generations to come will remember you. You are the Steve Biko of our generation.”
Thelma Maleka prayed:
“God protect our General Mkhwanazi. No weapon formed against him shall prosper in the name of Jesus.”
Dan Canny urged:
“Make General Mkhwanazi the Minister of Police so he can sort all the nonsense out. He has all the intel.”
Lulama Mashabalala stated:
“This IDAC must be investigated.”
Nic Van Rensburg claimed:
“Intimidation tactics by people having something to hide.”
Freddie Chaggi asked:
“Why didn’t IDAC arrest Sibiya, Sibanyoni, or Khan, because they did the wrong things before the Madlanga Commission?”
Other stories about police officers being arrested
Briefly News reported that there have been several stories of late in which police officers were arrested.
- South African Police Service (SAPS) officer Sergeant Fannie Nkosi was arrested on 2 April 2026.
- The head of the Hawks in Gauteng was arrested on Sunday, 10 May 2026, following lengthy investigations.
- Major General Feroz Khan was arrested after a search and seizure at his property in Houghton.
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