KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi is set to be honoured as the National Press Club’s 2025 Newsmaker of the Year at a gala event in Pretoria tonight.
The prestigious recognition is awarded to individuals who have had a major impact on South Africa’s news agenda and public discourse over the past year.
Mkhwanazi has remained firmly in the national spotlight through his leadership in the fight against organised crime, high-profile policing operations and outspoken stance on crime-related matters.
Over the past year, the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner has become one of the country’s most talked-about public figures, consistently dominating headlines and trending across social media platforms.
His role in major investigations and public statements on crime and policing has made him one of the most influential figures in South Africa’s law enforcement landscape.
The award recognises not only media visibility, but also an individual’s influence on national conversations and public interest.
