“We Are Not a ‘Rebel’ Country,” Says McKenzie

“We are not a rebel country,” said Mcknzie, minister of Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, in response to the conduct of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, during his shocking press conference.

McKenzie congratulated and expressed support for Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi’s bravery in exposing corruption within the South African Police Service (SAPS). However, he criticized the presence of heavily armed men wearing masks during the briefing, saying it gave off “rebel” vibes.

“We might praise him now, but tomorrow someone less genuine than Mkhwanazi could also call a press conference with masked men and guns—that’s how coups happen. We are not that type of country, where people stand with masks and guns at a press conference,” said McKenzie.

McKenzie is not the only one who has raised concerns about the conduct of the KZN commissioner during the press conference. Many critics were particularly disturbed by the combat uniform worn by Mkhwanazi, describing it as giving off “coup” vibes.

Forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan also criticized Mkhwanazi for wearing the SAPS Special Task Force combat uniform, arguing that he does not have the authority to wear it, as he is the head of the KZN Provincial Police, not a member of the Task Force.

Also read:

“It looks dangerously suspicious, and it looks like they’re threatening a coup,” O’Sullivan said.

During the press conference, Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi declared that he was “combat ready” and willing to die for his badge.