US EditionParliament Has Power to Investigate Mkhwanazi's Allegations without Formal Inquiry, Says Legal Advisor
SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 16 – Parliament’s ad hoc committee will investigate allegations that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu interfered with police investigations into organized crime and political killings, amid calls for accountability.
- On Sunday, 6 July 2025, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi held a press conference in KwaZulu-Natal where he alleged that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu was involved in corrupt activities.
- Mkhwanazi claimed that politicians were involved in leaking classified information and accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of dissolving a specialized unit tasked with probing political murders, raising significant concern and demands for his protection.
- President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a Commission of Inquiry to investigate the allegations made by Mkhwanazi, while parliamentary committees convened and proposed establishing an Ad hoc committee to urgently examine corruption claims.
- Xola Nqola emphasized the ongoing parliamentary efforts, highlighting that the integrity of the entire justice system is in jeopardy, while Kenneth Meshoe cautioned that a six-month wait for a commission could undermine public confidence and potentially lead to social unrest.
- Scores of people demonstrated in Durban to support Mkhwanazi, reflecting public pressure for swift action and illustrating concerns about government complacency toward corruption in the police service.
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MPs recommend an ad hoc parliament committee to investigate Mkhwanazi’s allegations – The Mail & Guardian
Parliament’s justice and police committees have recommended the formation of an ad hoc committee to consider allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, including against suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. During a joint sitting on Wednesday, committee members agreed that this was the most appropriate mechanism to consider Mkhwanazi’s allegations that Mchunu pressured him to disband a unit in…
Parliament probes SAPS corruption claims by Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
Members of the Police and Justice Portfolio Committees met in parliament to probe corruption claims by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. On Sunday, 6 July 2025, Mkhwanazi held a press conference where he accused Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu of corruption. During the address, Mkhwanazi also alleged that Mchunu had disbanded a police unit that was investigating political killings. The portfolio committees focused mainly on these allegations.…
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