Also known as: police minister on special leave Senzo Mchunu · sidelined police minister Senzo Mchunu · Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu · Police Minister Senzo Mchunu
Suspended South African police minister who, per testimony, allegedly attempted to persuade an undercover officer to lie about a 2017 murder case.
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The Namibian
Senzo Mchunu has denied wrongdoing regarding pressure to disband political killings task team
“Mchunu has denied wrongdoing.”
Police generals Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa arrested in illicit precious metals caseThe Namibian
Senzo Mchunu has denied the allegations
“Mchunu has denied the allegations.”
Ramaphosa faces tough choice over crime-accused police chief MasemolaThe Namibian
Police minister on special leave Senzo Mchunu originally classified report as 'top secret' and argued secrecy necessary to protect investigation integrity and witnesses
“The report was originally classified as 'top secret' by police minister on special leave Senzo Mchunu, who argued that secrecy was necessary to protect the integrity of the investigation, safeguard witnesses and shield implicated police members from premature public exposure before trial.”
Declassified Phala Phala report remains out of public reach – SA police minister CachaliaThe Namibian
Senzo Mchunu has denied allegations he disbanded the Political Killings Task Team to shield officials
“Mchunu has denied the allegations and said he disbanded the PKTT due to funding issues and a plan to incorporate it into the SAPS Murder and Robbery Unit.”
Madlanga hears Crime Intelligence members were complicit in the murder of Sindiso MagaqaThe Namibian
Senzo Mchunu denied allegations that he was funding Matlala's political aspirations
“It was previously alleged that Matala, who once had a lucrative, but now cancelled R360-million contract with the police, was funding Mchunu's political aspirations, which Mchunu denied.”
‘Almost entire Gauteng SAPS works for cartel’ claims Crime Intelligence boss KhumaloThe Namibian
Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu faced intense questioning on his role in disbanding the Political Killings Task Team
“Witness D's murder on Friday comes just as suspended police ministerbSenzo Mchunu faced intense questioning on Thursday and Friday.”
Madlanga witness executed: Manhunt launched after witness D gunned down in front of familyThe Namibian
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu gave the order to disband the Political Killings Task Team on 31 December 2024
“Less than 24 hours after Police Minister Senzo Mchunu gave the order to disband the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT), on 31 December 2024, a civilian businessman from North West knew about it.”
Questions Senzo Mchunu may have to answer at the Madlanga CommissionThe Namibian
Senzo Mchunu initially denied knowing Brown Mogotsi
“It does not help Mchunu's cause that he initially denied knowing Mogotsi at all.”
Questions Senzo Mchunu may have to answer at the Madlanga CommissionThe Namibian
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu instructed Fannie Masemola to disband the PKTT on 31 December 2024
“Masemola's narrative has been that he was shocked when he received the instruction from Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to disband the PKTT on 31 December 2024 because, in his estimation, the PKTT was so successful that the decision was downright sinister.”
Dithering Ramaphosa may have to testify before policing inquiriesThe Namibian
Senzo Mchunu decided to disband KwaZulu-Natal's Political Killings Task Team
“The catalyst for the commission's establishment was the decision by Mchunu to disband KwaZulu-Natal's Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) — which Mkhwanazi maintains was a move made to protect criminals.”
Madlanga Commission battles sweeping scope, tight timelines and unwieldy terms of referenceTwo high-ranking South African Police Service generals, Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa, have been arrested for alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals. They are among 15 senior police officers scheduled to appear in Gauteng courts this week.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Two high-ranking South African Police Service generals, Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa, have been arrested for alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals. They are among 15 senior police officers scheduled to appear in Gauteng courts this week.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
President Cyril Ramaphosa must decide whether to suspend or place on leave National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who faces criminal charges tied to a dubiously awarded police tender worth R360-million. The decision comes as SAPS fractures over rival claims of cartel infiltration and corruption among senior officers.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's acting police minister confirmed that the Independent Police Investigative Directorate's report into a 2020 burglary at President Ramaphosa's farm has been declassified but remains inaccessible to the public, available only through formal legal channels under the Promotion of Access to Information Act. The report originally investigated allegations that VIP protection officers conducted questionable searches in Namibia following the theft of US dollars at the president's Limpopo property.
3 March 2026 · The Namibian →
An undercover Crime Intelligence officer testified at the Madlanga Commission that senior officials in the agency were involved in the 2017 murder of former ANC Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa, and alleged that suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu attempted to persuade him to lie about the case.
27 January 2026 · The Namibian →
South Africa's Crime Intelligence head Dumisani Khumalo told Parliament that criminal cartels thrive through proximity to politicians, law enforcement, and business leaders, alleging that nearly all SAPS officers in Gauteng work for a cartel and that police have offered protection to syndicate members for a fee.
16 January 2026 · The Namibian →