Then-deputy president Cyril Ramaphosa is seen with Senzo Mchunu and Edwin Mkhize during an ANC rally in Jozini on November 19, 2017 in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Ramaphosa committed himself to stopping theft from state-owned enterprises, economic growth and ‘the renewal’ of the ruling party. (Photo by Gallo Images / The Times / Thuli Dlamini) President Cyril Ramaphosa has been accused of protecting his ANC comrade, suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, by not acting against him after the release of the Madlanga Commission’s interim report.
On 13 July 2025, Ramaphosa announced the establishment of the commission following allegations by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi about a sophisticated criminal syndicate that has allegedly infiltrated South Africa’s criminal justice system. The commission, chaired by retired Constitutional Court Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, assisted by Advocate Sesi Baloyi SC and Advocate Sandile Khumalo SC, submitted its interim report on 17 December 2025. Last week, Ramaphosa said in a statement that he had studied the interim report and accepted its recommendations.
“President Ramaphosa further welcomes the referrals by the commission of matters for immediate criminal investigation and urgent decisions on prosecution, as well as recommendations on the employment status and recommended suspension of individuals.” Fourteen officials have been mentioned so far for action to be taken against them, but Mchunu’s name is not among them. This has sparked accusations that the president is protecting his comrade while the country continues to pay for two ministers in the same post. In an interview withSABCon Friday, Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said there was no evidence that Ramaphosa is protecting Mchunu.
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In an interview withSABCon Friday, Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, said there was no evidence that Ramaphosa is protecting Mchun The president is reportedly waiting for the commission to finish its work before deciding on whether to take action against him. “It’s not a case of Minister Mchunu being defended or protected. There’s no protection. There’s no evidence of the president protecting Minister Mchunu in any way whatsoever,” said Magwenya.
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