It has been one year since Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi sent shockwaves through South Africa by alleging that a drug cartel had infiltrated the country’s criminal justice system, political leadership, and private security sector, triggering one of the most significant law enforcement scandals in recent history.
The allegations have raised serious questions about the extent of organised crime’s influence within state institutions and the progress made in investigating the claims over the past year.
To unpack the developments, the evidence that has emerged, and the implications for South Africa’s fight against organised crime and corruption, organised crime expert Chad Thomas examined the most significant revelations to date and provided context on the state of the investigation.
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