‘He must explain’: Adams turns the tables on Mkhwanazi at Madlanga commission

Former National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams confronted KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi during a recent hearing of the Madlanga commission. Adams challenged Mkhwanazi to explain his alleged connections to criminals, claiming that he, not Mkhwanazi, should be held accountable for his actions. During the hearing, Mkhwanazi had previously accused politicians, including MPs, of gaining access to sensitive Crime Intelligence information and mishandling it.

Adams maintained that his criticism of the Police Commissioner's Task Team (PKTT) and Crime Intelligence was not personal, but rather stemmed from complaints he received about the alleged interference with criminal investigations. He further pointed out the disparity in funding and workload between the PKTT and the Anti-Gang Unit (AGU).

Adams denied allegations that he received and shared classified reports concerning internal SAPS vetting and the alleged existence of a secret fund, stating that he would expect Mkhwanazi to take legal action rather than make public statements against him. Adams accused Mkhwanazi of using a criminal cartel to undermine the South African Police Service (SAPS), suggesting that Mkhwanazi's relationship with a known criminal, Timmy Marimuthu, warranted further investigation.