… He also alleged that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, along with several other figures, had undermined investigations into political killings and organised crime. …
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Senzo Mchunu
Also known as: police minister on special leave Senzo Mchunu · Mchunu · sidelined police minister Senzo Mchunu · Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu · Police Minister Senzo Mchunu · Minister of Police
Suspended South African police minister who an undercover Crime Intelligence officer alleged attempted to persuade him to lie about a 2017 ANC politician's murder.
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… While it is not clear who will contest the position at the ANC’s electoral conference in 2027, there is plenty of well-informed speculation that candidates could include Deputy President Paul Mashatile, International Relations Minister Ronald Lamola, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, …
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South African police generals arrested over precious metals dealing
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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.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
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South African police generals arrested over precious metals dealing
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.
13 hours ago · The Namibian →
Thursday 23 April
South Africa's Ramaphosa to decide fate of crime-accused police chief
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 →
Tuesday 3 March
South Africa declassifies Phala Phala police report but keeps it private
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 →
Tuesday 27 January
Crime Intelligence implicated in 2017 ANC politician's murder
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 →
Friday 16 January
South African crime intelligence chief alleges cartel infiltration
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 →