KZN's top cop named risk influencer of the year

Risk Influencer of the Year is another title KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, can add to his accolades.

The award was presented to Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi by the President of the Institute for Risk Management South Africa (IRMSA) Bheki Gutshwa and IRMSA CEO, Yvonne Mothibi, last week. The IRMSA has recognised and honoured prominent South African leaders in the past years in the same category of the Risk Influencer of the Year, including President Cyril Ramaphosa.

The Risk Excellence Awards celebrate and honour those who contribute positively to protecting people, while mitigating risks in promoting the safety and interests of the country.

“This prestigious award is testament to Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi’s tireless efforts in promoting a culture of risk awareness and resilience within the province of KZN and the greater South Africa,” said the South African Police Service (SAPS) in a statement.

Under the leadership of Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi, the KZN province has implemented innovative risk management strategies, ensuring the safety and security of communities.

National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola, commended Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi on this feat.

“We congratulate Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi on this well-deserved recognition and look forward to his continued leadership in this critical province,” said General Masemola.

He said Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi’s achievement is a reflection of outstanding leadership and the ability to inspire and motivate SAPS members to prioritise risk management, enforce the rule of law and instil confidence in the SAPS crime fighting capabilities.

Lieutenant General Mkhwanazi said he was grateful for the acknowledgement.

“This award recognises SAPS’s dedication to risk management and our commitment to creating a safer and more secure environment for all,” he said.