South Africa's Police Minister on Leave Amid Allegations of Organized Crime Ties

Thu Jul 17 2025 07:33:13 GMT+0300 (Eastern European Summer Time)
South Africa's Police Minister on Leave Amid Allegations of Organized Crime Ties

Cyril Ramaphosa takes decisive action against Senzo Mchunu over serious allegations


SACP's Senzo Mchunu's suspension raises questions about political integrity and law enforcement in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu following serious allegations linking him to organized crime. In a nationally televised address, Ramaphosa announced that Mchunu has been placed on immediate leave, and a judicial commission will investigate the claims, which he asserted undermine constitutional order and pose a threat to national security.

Mchunu, who has denied any wrongdoing, expressed his willingness to respond to the accusations. The president stated the allegations involve interference with investigations into political killings and widespread corruption within law enforcement. To lead the urgent investigation, law professor Firoz Cachalia has been appointed as interim police minister.

These developments come in response to growing public pressure and the controversy surrounding Mchunu's role in alleged misconduct. At 67, he is a prominent figure within the African National Congress (ANC) and has been considered a possible candidate for leadership in the party's upcoming elective conference in 2027.

The allegations were first made by KwaZulu-Natal provincial police chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused Mchunu of accepting financial support from a corrupt businessman to further his political career. Mkhwanazi highlighted the suspicious dismantling of a task force established to investigate political assassinations in the province, asserting that the team had uncovered ties to influential individuals, including politicians and police officers linked to drug cartels.

Mchunu's decision to disband the task force, despite continuing unsolved cases, raises concerns about the absence of accountability and effective law enforcement. Mkhwanazi claimed that 121 case files were removed from the unit on Mchunu's orders without proper authorization, leading to inactivity on critical investigations.

Amid this turmoil, the South African public remains vigilant as integrity within governance and law enforcement hangs in the balance. The political ramifications for Mchunu and the ANC continue to evolve, underscoring the urgent need for transparency and justice in addressing corruption in the nation's institutions.

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