Cape Town – African National Congress (ANC) NEC member Senzo Mchunu has appeared before the party’s Integrity Commission following allegations of links to criminal syndicates.
He is one of three ANC members, alongside Bheki Cele and Nobuhle Nkabane, facing scrutiny over serious misconduct claims.
Mchunu and Cele were implicated by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi in corruption within the police service, while Nkabane is accused of misleading Parliament in appointing a SETA board.
According to EWN, The ANC says its Integrity Commission is actively handling the cases and hopes for a swift conclusion to the proceedings.
“The commission is really inundated and is seized with all of these matters. We’re confident knowing the nature of the integrity commission about their thoroughness and thoughtfulness that goes into engaging each of these individuals that are deployees of the ANC,” the report quoted ANC national spokesperson, Mahlengi Bhengu-Motsiri as saying.
Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a judicial commission of inquiry following serious corruption allegations levelled against him by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
During a televised address on Sunday, Ramaphosa announced that Mchunu would take a leave of absence with immediate effect.
The president has deemed it “necessary” to launch the commission of inquiry into the serious allegations, saying the move is vital to “restore public trust in the police service” and put an end to the lingering shadow of state capture in South Africa.
The commission must deliver reports in three and six months.
“As we intensify the fight against crime, it is vital that we safeguard the integrity and credibility of the police and other law enforcement agencies,” said Ramaphosa.
In his weekly newsletter on Monday, stressed the need for an independent and credible process to uncover the facts, ensure accountability, and recommend criminal prosecutions, disciplinary actions, or reforms where necessary.
“We have taken this decisive step because we are determined that the important work that has been done to rebuild our law enforcement agencies and security services should not be compromised.
It is necessary that we establish the facts through an independent, credible and thorough process so that we can safeguard public confidence in the police service. This is particularly important as we seek to put the era of state capture behind us.
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He noted the commission will examine evidence involving individuals in law enforcement and may advise on suspensions.
Ramaphosa highlighted recent progress in strengthening law enforcement and urged South Africans to support and assist the commission.
