South African Amapiano power duo, Major League DJs, have added their voices to the growing buzz around Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Lucky Mkhwanazi’s recent revelations, which have gripped the nation and overshadowed even the glitz and glamour of the Durban July.
The identical twin DJs, Bandile and Banele Mbere, known for their influence in both music and popular culture, took to X (formerly Twitter) to comment on how Mkhwanazi has seemingly become the focal point of conversations across the country — even during one of South Africa’s most iconic events.
“The word on the street is Mkhwanazi stole the Dbn July show 😫,” the duo tweeted, referencing how the police commissioner’s bold exposé on an alleged drug syndicate — implicating powerful political and public figures — dominated headlines during the Durban July weekend.
Their tweet immediately sparked widespread reactions from their followers and the public alike, as many weighed in on the conversation. One user commented, “Clean job, we totally forgot there was a Durban July,” highlighting how the Durban July, traditionally a highlight of fashion and entertainment in Mzansi, took a back seat to the ongoing political scandal. Another follower expressed, “Finally celebs are saying something about Mkhwanazi,” applauding the DJs for speaking up.
The wave of support and discussion reflects a shifting focus among South Africans, where issues of national integrity and crime are taking centre stage even in spaces usually reserved for celebration and entertainment.
Major League DJs, though typically focused on their music and international gigs, have shown that they are tuned into national affairs and not afraid to voice their perspectives. Their post, while light-hearted in tone, echoes a wider sentiment felt across Mzansi — that Mkhwanazi’s bold move has not only sparked serious conversations but has also shifted the cultural focus, even during major entertainment events.
As the drama around the drug syndicate revelations continues to unfold, it’s clear that the South African public — including prominent entertainment figures — are watching closely. And with stars like Major League DJs engaging in the discourse, the intersection between politics, crime, and pop culture in Mzansi grows ever more entangled.
The word on the street is Mkhwanazi stole the Dbn July show 😫
— MAJOR LEAGUE DJZ (@MAJORLEAGUEDJZ) July 10, 2025
