Mchunu accepts, supports Ramaphosa's decision
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu says he has accepted and is supporting President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to place him on a leave of absence amid ongoing investigations into the allegations made against him by the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Addressing the nation on Sunday evening, Ramaphosa also announced that Mchunu would be placed on leave whole a Judicial Commission of Inquiry investigates the explosive allegations.
Mkhwanazi alleged Mchunu received payments from a corruption suspect and played a role in dismantling the team investigating political killings to shield politically connected individuals.
Last week, Mchunu rejected the allegations as "insinuations made without evidence or due process”.
In a statement released after Ramaphosa's address to the nation on Sunday evening, Mchunu welcomed and respected the President's decision.
MEDIA STATEMENT⁰
— Senzo Mchunu (@Senzo_Mchunu_) July 13, 2025
Date: 13 July 2025
MINISTER OF POLICE, MR SENZO MCHUNU, ACCEPTS AND SUPPORTS THE DECISION OF THE PRESIDENT
The Minister of Police, Mr Senzo Mchunu, will be taking a leave of absence from his official duties following serious allegations levelled against him…
Mchunu added that he is ready to respond to the accusations against him and account to the citizens of South Africa.
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