The rise of populist leadership in South Africa reflects broader global and local political trends - including dissatisfaction with traditional political elites, public frustration with corruption, inequality, and crime, and the appeal of strong, charismatic figures who claim to represent “the people” directly. Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, is a compelling case study of this trend. Nhlanhla Sehume is in conversation with Reputation management advisor & independent media professional , Solly Moeng.