DURBAN – A 38-year-old man will appear in court today after being arrest for posting a TikTok video that insulted KwaZulu-Natal’s top police officer and allegedly incited violence.

Police arrested the man on Sunday afternoon at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu, where he had gathered with thousands of MK party supporters for the party’s final rally before special voting.

The content creator posted a video on TikTok in which he directed insulting language at Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. In the video, he accused the police chief of doing nothing while protesters were allegedly brutalised by officers during marches.

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team opened a case after reviewing the video and determining it contained criminal elements. Officers traced the suspect to the stadium and took him into custody.

“After realising that the suspect’s TikTok rant contained criminal elements of crimen injuria and incitement of violence, the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Task Team opened a case for investigation. The suspect was traced and found at Princess Magogo Stadium in KwaMashu where he was arrested,” provincial police spokesperson Colonel Robert Netshiunda said.

He will in the Durban Magistrate’s Court today, on charges of crimen injuria and inciting violence.

The arrest comes as law enforcement agencies remain on high alert during the election period. Authorities have warned that they will act against anyone posting inflammatory content on social media that could encourage violence or threaten public order.

Police have not disclosed the suspect’s identity or provided further details about the video’s content.

Mkhwanazi has been tipped to take over as the new National Head of the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation, commonly known as the Hawks.

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