US EditionSouth African President Suspends Police Minister and Launches Probe Into Alleged Links to Criminals
SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 13 – President Ramaphosa initiated a judicial commission to probe allegations that Police Minister Mchunu colluded with criminal syndicates and obstructed investigations into political killings.
- South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on an immediate 'leave of absence' due to allegations of links to organized crime.
- Cyril Ramaphosa announced a judicial commission to investigate claims undermining the constitution and threatening national security.
- The commission will investigate officials who may have aided the alleged criminal activity or benefited from it.
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Ramaphosa suspends police minister amid corruption allegations
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu following allegations made by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, a top police official. Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of interfering in sensitive investigations and colluding with criminals.
South Africa's police minister is supposed to have contacts with organized crime. President Ramaphosa draws the consequences. But this is not enough for the opposition and its coalition partner.
In South Africa, a scandal in the ranks of police and justice has reached the government.
South Africa suspends police chief as crime soars
South Africa’s president suspended the country’s police chief over accusations of abuse and corruption, but the move failed to assuage allies who wanted a firmer response. The move comes amid mounting frustration with the country’s law enforcement, which for decades has faced allegations of abuse — including thousands of cases of a still-prevalent torture mechanism used during apartheid — and yet failed to reduce crime. President Cyril Ramaphosa…
Corruption Allegations Shake South Africa's Police Leadership
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave amid allegations of collusion with a criminal syndicate. Mchunu denies the accusations, which question the integrity of the criminal justice system. Ramaphosa plans a judicial inquiry, appointing Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister.
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