Johannesburg, South Africa— President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave following serious allegations that he obstructed investigations into politically motivated killings and colluded with criminal syndicates.
The suspension comes after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of interfering with key probes and receiving payments from corruption suspects, claims the minister has denied as baseless.
In a televised address on Sunday, Ramaphosa announced the formation of a Judicial Commission of Inquiry, chaired by Acting Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, tasked with investigating the infiltration of criminal networks within the police and other justice institutions. The commission will examine whether senior officials facilitated or benefited from such activities and will report within three and six months.
Ramaphosa emphasized the urgency of restoring integrity and public confidence in law enforcement, underscoring his administration’s commitment to combating corruption and organized crime. He appointed law professor Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister to oversee the ministry during the investigation.
The move signals Ramaphosa’s response to mounting pressure from opposition parties and coalition allies demanding accountability amid widespread concerns over corruption’s impact on South Africa’s security and governance.
Mchunu, a senior figure in the ruling African National Congress and a potential future party leader, has rejected the allegations, calling them unfounded and lacking due process.
This development marks a significant step in South Africa’s ongoing struggle to address corruption within its security apparatus and uphold the rule of law.
By Enoch ODESOLA | July 14, 2025
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