The National Press Club has officially announced KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lt Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as the 2025 National Press Club Newsmaker of the Year. The sought-after accolade is a testament to the impact that the explosive media briefing the KZN Commissioner held in July last year had on the national political discourse, with far reaching implications.
Club Chairperson Antoinette Slabbert says, "This award represents the dominant individual during the 2025 news cycle, and Lt Gen Mkhwanazi’s media briefing not only set the cat among the pigeons, but brought into sharp focus the pervasive nature of corruption and its threat to our society and law enforcement, triggering debates that placed the Commissioner at the centre of the narrative."
This prestigious accolade honour newsmakers who have made a notable impact through their actions and decisions. “Ever since his press briefing on 6 July 2025, the subject of his statement has been trending everyday to an extent that the President of the Country instituted the Commission of Inquiry, Parliament also established an Ad Hoc Committee to look in the top cop's allegations. Both of these committees are currently running’ one nomination said.
The selection process involves nominations and motivations submitted by club members, with the final decision resting with the club's executive committee. The Newsmaker Award will be presented at an event which will take place on a date to be announced. Last year the Government of National Unity (GNU) was recognised as the winner, joining other South African legends like the Springboks, former presidents Nelson Mandela, FW de Klerk, Thabo Mbeki, President Jacob Zuma and Hollywood star Charlize Theron, among a bevy of previous winners.
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