As tensions rise over political violence in South Africa, President Cyril Ramaphosa has broken his silence — urging investigators and law enforcement agencies to act fast and decisively.
His call to action comes just days after another tragic murder of a local ANC official sent shockwaves across the Eastern Cape.
A Grim Reminder of Political Turmoil
The President was speaking during a visit to the Northern Cape Provincial Executive when he addressed the recent assassination of Xoliseka Lali.
Lali, a respected member of the African National Congress and Chief Whip of the Emalahleni Local Municipality, was gunned down in the Eastern Cape.
Details surrounding her killing are still scarce, and the motive remains unclear, with police investigations still underway.
Commending KwaZulu-Natal’s Task Team
While condemning the violence, Ramaphosa took a moment to acknowledge the efforts of the KwaZulu-Natal Task Team, praising the “tremendous work” they’ve done in tackling political crimes.
However, he emphasized that much more needs to be done, especially when it comes to rooting out corruption within the police force itself.
Pressure Mounts on Judicial Commission to Deliver
Ramaphosa didn’t mince his words when talking about the Judicial Commission of Inquiry, which has been tasked with investigating corruption and political interference within South Africa’s criminal justice system.
He made it clear: he wants answers, and he wants them fast.
“This is a commission that everyone in the country would like to see quick answers coming from,” Ramaphosa said in a video clip shared by The Presidency on social media.
The Commission has just three months to submit its first findings — and the public is watching closely.
Explosive Allegations Stir Public Outrage
The urgency behind Ramaphosa’s message follows shocking claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
He accused high-ranking officials — including Police Minister Senzo Mchunu — of meddling in investigations and even playing a role in disbanding a task team focused on political killings.
If Mkhwanazi’s accusations are proven true, it would point to a deeply troubling trend: criminal syndicates may have wormed their way into the heart of law enforcement in South Africa.
The Nation Demands Accountability
With the spotlight now firmly fixed on these unfolding investigations, the public is demanding transparency, accountability, and real action.
Political killings are not just statistics — they represent families torn apart, communities destabilized, and democracy under threat.
Ramaphosa’s words have set a tone, but what comes next will depend on whether the Commission of Inquiry delivers — and whether law enforcement is willing to confront its own demons.