KwaZulu-Natal TikToker Max Makhanya has been arrested on charges of crimen injuria and incitement to violence following a video allegedly targeting KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Makhanya was reportedly arrested on Sunday, 1 November 2026, at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, where the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party was holding its final election rally.
The video allegedly contained remarks directed at Mkhwanazi and statements interpreted as inciting violence. The matter was reportedly investigated by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team after authorities identified possible criminal elements in the content.
Makhanya is expected to appear before the Durban Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 2 November 2026.
Police have not publicly disclosed further details about the case.
