Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi | |
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| Born | Nhlanhla Sibusiso Mkhwanazi 5 February 1973 |
| Education | National Diploma in South African Special Forces Operations National Diploma in Police Administration B-Tech Degree in Policing BA Degree in Policing |
| Alma mater | Technikon SA University of South Africa SAPS Special Task Force Academy |
| Occupation | Law enforcement official |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Employer | South African Police Service (SAPS) |
| Known for | Leadership in SAPS, Special Task Force, acting National Police Commissioner |
| Title | Provincial Police Commissioner, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Spouse | Esethu Mkhwanazi (per some sources) |
| Children | 2–4 (per conflicting sources) |
Nhlanhla 'Lucky' Sibusiso Mkhwanazi (born 5 February 1973) is a South African law enforcement official who is serving the KwaZulu Natal Province of South Africa as the Provincial Police Commissioner. He is a Lieutenant-General by rank, reporting directly to the national police commissioner.
He is a former South African Police Service (SAPS) Divisional Commissioner for Specialized Operational Response Services. He is also a former Head of Component and Commander of the elite police tactical unit of the South African Police Service, Special Task Force, colloquially known as the "Taakies", having qualified previously for the world renowned difficult selection and training process with the high attrition rate of 85% or more in some recruitment cycles. He served in the elite unit as a police special task force operator. He is a public figure known for his leadership roles in the South African Police Service (SAPS), and gained national recognition for serving as the acting National Police Commissioner.