KwaZulu-Natal provincial commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has been promised two cows from a fundraising initiative that raised close to R50 000 by his supporters.
But is he permitted to accept it as a gesture of gratitude?
CAN MKHWANAZI ACCEPT COWS FROM PUBLIC?
Earlier this month, notorious X troll Chris Excel launched a crowdfunding initiative to gift Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi two cows as a “token of appreciation.”
The initiative was a hit, raising R44 000 for the top cop who went public with allegations of corruption within the police department.
While some have claimed that accepting the gift would equate to “bribery”, officials say otherwise.
KZN police spokesperson, Colonel Robert Netshiunda, told The South African that police may accept gifts, for any reason, provided that they declare that it is not a gratification.
“There is a gift register in the SAPS that police officers sign to declare all gifts”, he said.
According to Excel, the BackaBuddy funds will be released once Mkhwanazi publicly acknowledges the gesture.
PUBLIC SUPPORT
Meanwhile, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has garnered widespread support – from the public to political parties – around South Africa.
“Hands off Mkhwanazi” has been a trending topic on social media, with many publicly pledging to support the KZN commissioner.
South Africans have even threatened to riot and loot should any action be taken against him.
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