The South African Police Services has allegedly turned down Sizok’thola presenter, Xolani Khumalo’s request to have a police van escort him during the filming of his show.
Presenting this drug-busting show has proven to be dangerous for the host and the alleged drug dealer. During the filming of the show, Xolani and his crew visit the alleged drug dealer and investigate where they received them, and subsequently have them arrested.
Following his arrest, Xolani had asked for a police van to escort them during the filming of Vimba and Sizok’thola for safety. However, things took a sour turn when the police refused the request. MDN news took to their X (formerly Twitter) page to share a letter written by the police regarding this matter.
“Take note that under no circumstances will the members of the SAPS escort any TV crew members to conduct their activities. If such crews shows up to the police station and request to be escorted, no member must escort that crew. The Station Commander and the District Commander must be contacted immediately,” read the letter.
The letter also clearly stated that police members who fail to adhere to this order will face the consequences.
“Failing to do that, the members will be dealt with in terms of discipline regulator of the SAPS.”
SAPS has allegedly shut down Sizok’thola host Xolani Khumalo’s request for police escorts during the filming of his anti-drug TV show.
The move has sparked public outrage, with many questioning why law enforcement would block someone actively working to expose crime, despite… pic.twitter.com/NAmO0mb4fc
— MDN NEWS (@MDNnewss) May 7, 2025
Also see: Nigerian Union SA wants Xolani Khumalo back behind bars, pending IPID investigation
