JOHANNESBURG - Civil society group, Defend Our Democracy, says there have to be consequences if Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations are proven to be true.

The organisation says a firm stance by the President Cyril Ramaphosa will send a positive message to South Africans.

"We would ask the president to install and bring back integrity and ethical leadership in our governance. A lot of South Africans have little faith in our justice system and our criminal justice system. We need those institutions to be functional. They are tasked with upholding the law and protecting South Africans," says Naledi Kuali from Defend Our Democracy. 

She says "t won't be sustainable if people feel like they can't trust those institutions. That's unfair to South Africans and it's a serious betrayal of the trust invested and put in our leadership."

All eyes are on President Ramaphosa as he prepares to address the nation this Sunday evening.

The family meeting follows explosive allegations made by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.

The minister is accused of political interference in police operations.