WATCH | Mchunu hits back at Mkhwanazi, calls for evidence-based claims

Political Killings Task Team

Durban – Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, currently on special leave, has challenged KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to provide evidence supporting allegations of corruption against him.

This comes after Mkhwanazi presented a letter in Parliament linking Mchunu to jailed businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and claims of attempted coercion.

Mchunu has denied the allegations, insisting claims must be backed by proof and referred to the Madlanga Commission.

“I think the cornerstone of the rule of law and what all of us in South Africa would want to see is the rule of law where things like adverse allegations or even allegations around corruption, allegations around any adversity that is affecting the country now should be accompanied by evidence,”  Mchunu said during an interview with SABC News near Kwambonambi, in KwaZulu-Natal’s north coast.

He added: “If by any reason the person who makes allegations doesn’t have anything at hand, he or she should look for assistance to backup their allegations You simply can’t go around making allegations without baking them up because what you do to other people an also be done to you – allegations without evidence.”

He also confirmed he is resuming his duties within the ANC’s NEC and NWC.

According to IOL, last week, Mchunu formally requested the ANC to allow him to resume his responsibilities as an NEC member, a move confirmed on Sunday by his private spokesperson, Sithembiso Mshengu.

 

“He voluntarily stepped aside, he wrote to the party to inform the leadership that he was returning to his position, not necessarily seeking permission, You remember that he is not facing any criminal charges to be forced to step aside. He asked to be excused to protect the image of the ANC after Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s accusations,” the report quoted Mshengu as saying.

Under the ANC’s step-aside policy, members who face criminal charges are required to step away from representing the party in both government and political roles.

Mchunu was placed on special leave in July after allegations by Mkhwanazi that he had links to a Gauteng drug cartel, which was reportedly linked to his decision to disband the PKTT.

 

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