The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party is the latest to add its voice to calls for justice amid damning allegations made against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.
The party’s Member of Parliament, David Skosana, has laid criminal charges against Mchunu and Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. The charges relate to perjury and defeating the ends of justice.
This follows KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive claims against Mchunu. He alleged that Mchunu has ties to a criminal accused, Vusimusi ‘Cat’ Matlala.
Mkhwanazi also accused Mchunu and his associate, Brown Mogotsi, of interfering in police operations.
MINISTER DENIES ANY TIES
According to Mkhwanazi, a R360 million health services tender lies at the centre. The South African Police Service (SAPS) tender was awarded in 2024.
In a recently released statement, the minister claimed he does not have a relationship with Matlala. Mchunu also stated that he initiated a review of the SAPS tender awarded to Matlala when suspicions of possible wrongdoing surfaced. He claims the tender has since been terminated.
Mchunu further claimed that Mogotsi is his comrade, but not his associate. This was after denying in Parliament that he was familiar with Mogotsi.
DA CALLS FOR INVESTIGATIONS INTO CLAIMS
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is also expected to lay criminal charges against Mchunu on Thursday, 10 July. The party has called on the Portfolio Committees of Police and Justice to investigate the allegations.
Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa called for restraint on the matter. He is expected to outline a course of action upon his return from the BRICS Leaders’ Summit currently underway in Brazil.
SHOULD MINISTER SENZO MCHUNU STEP ASIDE WHILE INVESTIGATIONS ARE UNDERWAY?
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