Some members of Julius Malema’s Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) cannot help but remember when their leader publicly expressed his support for Mkhwanazi as he recommended him for the National Police Commissioner role.
Mkhwanazi has quickly become the talk of the town, as South Africans far and wide have hailed him for his consistent effort in fighting against crime in KZN and the county at large. His recent move where he shared damning allegations at a press briefing, implicating Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and some other high-ranking officials, has taken the country by storm. It has also garnered him even more support than before.
As a result, citizens from across the country have rallied behind the top cop, as they believe that his life may be in danger after making serious accusations against some powerful individuals. There have been various peaceful protests held in support of Mkhwanazi, with the momentum for more to come continuing to get stronger by the day. Organisations such as Action SA are leading the charge.
Cape Town Says HANDS OFF Gen Mkhwanazi ✊️🇿🇦🦯❤️🔥👟 pic.twitter.com/mSb4U7M3Co
— IG:Joy-Zelda (@joy_zelda) July 8, 2025
📢Join ActionSA’s demonstration this Thursday in support of Lt-Gen Mkhwanazi.
We stand united in calling for an urgent investigation into the serious allegations he has made against politicians. We will protect Mkhwanazi against any political interference and intimidation. pic.twitter.com/M1sDJOJ8xf
— ActionSA KwaZulu-Natal (@ActionSA_KZN) July 8, 2025
Amid all of this, some of Malema’s supporters have come out to hail their leader for his vision and forward thinking. They reminisce of a time when their leader recommended the now-popular General as the front-running candidate to take up the National Police Commissioner position way before he became as popular as he is today.
2 years ago, CIC Julius Malema once said👇🏾… He saw if from afar🤌🏾#mkhwanazi pic.twitter.com/ANltVjto0V
— IamNkuli (MBA) (@Nonksv) July 8, 2025
Recently, EFF’s Commander-in-Chief doubled down on his support for the Lieutenant. He also urged his supporters to continue doing the same, as the country is in desperate need of more law enforcement officials like him who are not only dedicated to serving the people of South Africa, but fighting for and protecting their rights.
Malema: EFF supports Mkhwanazi, claims charges stem from his plan to arrest minister of police
Julius Malema, the Commander-in-Chief of the EFF, expressed strong support for General Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, stating that the party stands firmly against crime and will… pic.twitter.com/VoORjhY1s2
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) March 21, 2025
Some social media users have echoed the CIC’s sentiments, revealing that they too believe that Mkhwanazi should be appointed as the next National Police Commissioner. They also expressed that he should be given as much support as is necessary to combat crime in South Africa.
Julius Malema said it long time ago that General Mkhwanazi is the right man to fight criminals .and he did not lie. pic.twitter.com/kVMT1UYPMQ
— SewelaNkoana (@sewelankoana) July 8, 2025
I think it is high time we agree with Julius Malema on this one.
“Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi must be the SA Police Commissioner” Juju pic.twitter.com/bzkL8bHgBx
— African News and Reviews (@MGJigga) July 6, 2025
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