Cape Town – Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu says he remains unfazed by allegations of political interference in the criminal justice system, which have emerged at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry.
Speaking at a memorial lecture in KwaZulu-Natal, Mchunu welcomed the opportunity to present his side before the commission.
“I am glad that I will get an opportunity to present my side of the story in the commission… I’m ready to go to the commission… I’m grateful that an opportunity is coming for me to have my say,” said Mchunu.
He was suspended by President Cyril Ramaphosa following accusations from KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who claimed he interfered with police operations, including disbanding the political killings task team, and had associations with criminal cartels.
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Minister of police Senzo Mchunu says he is ready to testify at the Madlanga Commission. pic.twitter.com/GJTV84evbs— SABC News (@SABCNews) October 4, 2025
Other witnesses, including national police commissioner General Fannie Masemola and SAPS crime intelligence head Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo, have also implicated him.
“We are all human beings, we make mistakes, you are allowed because you are human, make your mistakes. When they criticize you, allow them and tell them you are happy to be criticized and ask if they are done criticizing you.” Senzo Mchunu
“Usually, those who criticize often… pic.twitter.com/I7sftFTfEz
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
