Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is appearing before the Madlanga Commission. SuspendedPolice Minister Senzo Mchunucontinued his testimony at the Madlanga Commission on Thursday afternoon. Mchunu opened his testimony on Tuesday, telling the inquiry that he was never implicated in corruption.
Mchunu’s testimony comes amid serious allegations, claiming he may have aligned himself with criminal networks and used his political influence to protect individuals under criminal investigation. Several witnesses, including the Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, and KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has mentioned senior political figures allegedly meddling in investigations.
This is a WhatsApp message that Brown Mogotsi sent to the suspended Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, urging to call the shots on Lt-Gen. Dumisani Khumalo. During a media briefing in July 6, Mkhwanazi said Mchunu ordered the disbandment of the PKTT and organised crime in the province.
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Mchunu issued a letter to Masemola in December 2024, calling for the immediate disbandment of the PKTT. He alleged the directive, was made under pressure from associates including controversial businessman Vuzimusi “Cat” Matlala, who has been arrested for attempted murder, and alleged political informant Brown Mogotsi. These claims, raised by multiple witnesses during earlier hearings,prompted his temporary suspensionand intensified pressure on the commission to interrogate potential political contamination of law-enforcement structures. The commission, established to examine whether senior government and police officials manipulated policing processes for personal or political gain, has heard weeks of evidence pointing to alleged obstruction, intimidation and the possible shielding of criminal actors.
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