Due to recent developments in South Africa’s political landscape, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has become a household name. However, as a citizen, do you know the other eight Provincial Police Commissioners?
When it comes to the fight against crime in South Africa, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has opted to walk the walk and lead by example. He has set a precedent for not tolerating any outlaw activity.
Furthermore, his approach has garnered him immense support from citizens, as their frustration regarding issues such as crime, corruption, illegal immigration, and more continues to grow.
Mkhwanazi has separated himself from the rest of his peers, and his team’s work has spoken for itself. They continue to work hard to put a stop to the criminal activity taking over the KZN province.
However, contrary to popular belief, Mkhwanazi is not South Africa’s only Police Commissioner. The country actually boasts a total of nine Provincial Commissioners, where each province is delegated a high-ranking official.
Getting to know the Commissioners:
Eastern Cape (Acting Provicial Commissioner): Major General Thandiswa Kupiso
CORRECTION: Lieutenant General Nomthethelile Mene retired from @SAPoliceService in February 2025 after serving for 40 years.
The Acting provincial commissioner for the Eastern Cape currently is Major General Thandiswa Kupiso. https://t.co/JIwrTXaUHT
— Nhlanhla Mabaso (@_NMabaso) July 10, 2025
Free State: Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane
#KnowTheCriminals 🇿🇦 | FREESTATE PROVINCE Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Baile B Motswenyane 🇿🇦. Is crime and corruption happening only in KZN? What are these other commissioners hiding in these crimes, drugs selling & corruption happening in every province? #nhlanhlamkhwanazi pic.twitter.com/AEyJaSFLVJ
— Indaba 365 (@Indaba365) July 9, 2025
KwaZulu-Natal: Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
We stand with General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/NoEtEvioHm
— Mbali Mashinini (@mbalis_bakery) July 6, 2025
North West(Acting Police Commissioner): Lieutenant General Sello Kwena
This is the current Commissioner of the North West Province, Lt General Asaneng pic.twitter.com/Esogg6Xe0v
— Kgomotso Kumbe (@BoitekongTsotsi) July 9, 2025
Limpopo: Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe
#sapsLIM [MEET OUR SENIOR OFFICERS] The Provincial Commissioner of Limpopo, Lieutenant General Thembi Hadebe has on 02 June 2025 conferred the rank of Major General upon newly appointed Waterberg District Commissioner, Major General Venitia Shamrhomba Masingi, previously the… pic.twitter.com/wAvg413T9E
— SA Police Service 🇿🇦 (@SAPoliceService) June 3, 2025
Gauteng: Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni
Gauteng people, here is your Provincial Commissioner Tommy Mthombeni. Did you know him or you thought that General Mthombeni was your Commissioner too? pic.twitter.com/SkHC5ZX7zX
— Saulo Lesia Laka(Mokwepa) 🇿🇦 (@FonyokaPondoka) July 10, 2025
Mpumalanga: Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela
Mpumalanga: Lieutenant General Semakaleng Manamela pic.twitter.com/qRZ1Qv6D00
— Inside Out News (@InsideOutNews_) July 9, 2025
Western Cape: Lieutenant General Yolisa Patekile
Western Cape Police Commissioner: Lieutenant General Yolisa Patekile pic.twitter.com/ta7nzObAQa
— ⛏️ Moemedi wa Diphiri ⛏️🇿🇦 (@DiphiriBen10) July 9, 2025
Northern Cape: Lieutenant General Koliswa Otola
#KnowTheCriminals 🇿🇦 | NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Koliswa Otola 🇿🇦. Is crime and corruption happening only in KZN? What are these other commissioners hiding in these crimes, drugs selling & corruption happening in every province? #nhlanhlamkhwanazi pic.twitter.com/DwBJXAqhgm
— Indaba 365 (@Indaba365) July 9, 2025
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