TikToker who allegedly insulted Mkhwanazi and incited violence released on bail
In a video circulating on social media, the man accuses police in KZN of violating the rights of South Africans.
The Durban Magistrate's Court has granted bail to TikToker Nkululeko 'Max' Makhanya, 38, who was arrested for allegedly insulting provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and inciting violence. The man is accused of posting a video on his TikTok account where he accuses "Mkhwanazi's police" in KZN of violating the rights of South Africans and questions why Mkhwanazi remains silent while citizens' rights are allegedly being violated.
In the video, Makhanya says, "Do you not see that our rights are being violated in eThekwini?" He was traced and found at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu and arrested. On Monday, he appeared in the Durban Magistrate's Court and was released on bail of R7 000. One of his bail conditions is that he must not incite violence. The matter was postponed to 20 January 2027.
As the country votes this week, Deputy National Commissioner for Policing and NATJOINTS Co-Chairperson, Lieutenant General Tebello Mosikili, confirmed security arrangements across all provinces, with intelligence-led deployments and roving operational teams ready to respond to threats. She warned political parties, candidates, supporters, and the public against intimidation and interference with the electoral process, stating that no marches or demonstrations will be permitted on voting day.
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