President Ramaphosa to Address Nation on National Security Following Explosive Allegations by KZN Police Commissioner

Thursday, 10 July 2025 – Pretoria

President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Sunday, 13 July 2025 at 19:00 address the nation on matters of national security in response to serious allegations made public by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

The Commissioner, in a widely publicised media briefing held on Sunday, 6 July 2025, leveled damning allegations implicating senior political figures and top leadership within the South African Police Service (SAPS). The nature of the allegations has not been officially disclosed, but their gravity has prompted a swift and coordinated response from the Presidency.

President Ramaphosa, who was attending the BRICS Summit in Brazil at the time the statement was made, assured the nation of his commitment to addressing the matter promptly upon his return to South Africa.

In the days following his return, the President has reportedly engaged in high-level consultations with members of the security cluster, senior government officials, and constitutional stakeholders. According to the Presidency, Ramaphosa has been “seized with this matter” and intends to take the nation “into his confidence” during his scheduled address.

The upcoming address is expected to outline the government’s official response, proposed interventions, and broader implications for the integrity of national security institutions.

The Presidency has confirmed that the address will be broadcast and livestreamed across major television, radio, and online platforms to ensure wide public access.

This development comes at a time when public trust in state institutions is under increased scrutiny, and the President’s response is expected to set the tone for accountability and transparency in governance and law enforcement.

More updates will follow as the situation unfolds.