In case you missed it: Mkhwanazi back as top cop | Idac denies targeting Saps officials | Nurses appeal court ruling

KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. Picture: Gallo Images / Alet Pretorius In the news today, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has been reappointed as KwaZulu-Natal’s police commissioner, signalling continuity in the province’s crime-fighting efforts. Meanwhile, the Independent Directorate Against Corruption has rejected claims that it is targeting Saps officials, defending its investigation into senior leadership.

Furthermore, nurses have taken their fight to court, launching an appeal against a ruling they say does not address their concerns. The South African Weather Service (Saws) has warned of severe thunderstorms in parts of KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and Limpopo.Full weather forecast here. Stay up to date withThe Citizen– More News, Your Way.

Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has been reappointed as KwaZulu-Natal’s provincial police commissioner, reaffirming leadership continuity in one of the country’s most crime-affected regions. The South African Police Service (Saps) confirmed the decision, signalling confidence in Mkhwanazi’s track record and experience in stabilising policing operations. His return comes amid ongoing efforts to strengthen law enforcement and tackle violent crime in the province.

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The Independent Directorate Against Corruption (Idac) has pushed back against claims that it is unfairly targeting senior Saps officials following National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola’s summons. The body insists its investigations are lawful, impartial and based on evidence rather than political or institutional bias.

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