KZN Police Commissioner wins court order against defamation
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- •The High Court granted an urgent interdict to Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi on February 27, 2026.
- •Businessman Calvin Mathibeli was ordered to apologise and take down defamatory claims against Mkhwanazi.
- •The court ruling followed a legal application by the KZN Police Commissioner to prevent defamation.
- •The interdict aims to protect the reputation of the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner.
- •The dispute involves senior figures within KwaZulu-Natal's security and business communities.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Calvin Mathibeli complies with the court order the reputation of Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi may be restored, potentially easing tensions within KZN's security leadership.
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AFRICAIOL (South Africa)KZN top cop Mkhwanazi secures interim interdict to prevent businessman from defaming himAFRICAMail & Guardian (South Africa)Court orders businessman Calvin Mathibeli to apologise, retract claims against KZN police boss MkhwanaziAFRICAIOL (South Africa)High Court grants urgent interdict to KZN Police Commissioner against defamation claimsAFRICA