KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has threatened legal action against Durban businessman Calvin Mojalefa Mandlakapheli Mathibeli, who has accused the senior officer of attempting to have him killed and of being influenced by rival business interests.
Mathibeli, the owner of Calvin & Family Security Services, has taken his allegations public, sharing what he describes as evidence to support some of his claims. The dispute follows a recent raid at his company’s premises and comes amid developments linked to the Madlanga Commission.
BUSINESSMAN LEVELS SERIOUS CLAIMS
In a series of social media posts, Mathibeli alleged that efforts were being orchestrated to intimidate him and damage his reputation ahead of his appearance before the commission. He claimed that certain elements within the KwaZulu-Natal police had strayed from their mandate of public service and were instead being used for personal gain.
He further accused Mkhwanazi of being aligned with private interests in the taxi and security sectors and denied benefiting from any protection payments involving criminals, government officials or politicians.
Mathibeli also alleged that in December last year he received information suggesting there were instructions for him to be killed. He claimed individuals later went to a family residence looking for him and allegedly confronted his sister. According to Mathibeli, the same group later visited his office, where his wife was allegedly verbally accosted.
He said the men claimed they had been monitoring his phone activity and referenced specific details about his movements. They allegedly told his wife that he would be arrested and that the instructions had come from the Hawks.
POLICE RESPOND
Responding to the allegations, Mkhwanazi described the claims as malicious, baseless and threatening, confirming that he is seeking legal recourse.
KwaZulu-Natal police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda said the recent raid on Mathibeli’s business was a head office operation and not initiated by provincial police in KwaZulu-Natal.
Netshiunda added that Mathibeli appeared fixated on the provincial police leadership and suggested that his public remarks had prompted closer scrutiny of his business dealings. He confirmed that police were aware that Mathibeli’s company is a beneficiary of a Gauteng Department of Health tender and indicated that investigations would follow.
He stressed that provincial police were working to restore public confidence and warned that any attacks on the integrity of the service would be addressed. At the same time, he stated that any genuine allegations of wrongdoing by police officials should be reported to the appropriate authorities rather than aired through what he described as smear campaigns.
RAID AND FIREARMS DISPUTE
Addressing the raid, Mathibeli said firearms were seized from his company but that he has not been informed where they are being stored. He claimed one employee was detained for 24 hours before being released without charge, while another was charged with possession of unlicensed firearms.
According to Mathibeli, all the firearms in question are licensed and were kept secured in a safe at the premises.
While Mkhwanazi considers legal action, Mathibeli has maintained that he will continue to defend himself against what he views as intimidation and unfounded allegations.
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