Senzo Mchunu Unshaken by Madlanga Commission Evidence

Senzo Mchunu Unshaken by Madlanga Commission Evidence

  • Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said he is not bothered by what has come to light at the Madlanga commission
  • Mchunu has been implicated in several allegations of corruption and political interference by Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
  • He said that he is glad that he will be presented with an opportunity to state his side of the story

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Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu said that he is not shaken by the evidence implicating him in corruption and political interference.

Mchunu was suspended by President Cyril Ramaphosa amid explosive allegations
Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu says he is unfazed. Image: Brenton Geach/Gallo Images via Getty Images
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What did Mchunu say?

Speaking at a memorial lecture in the Musa Dladla region of KwaZulu-Natal on Saturday, 4 October 2025, Mchunu said he is ready to testify before the commission. The lecture was aimed at commemorating struggle stalwarts Simon Msweli and Mike Mthethwa.

He said that he is glad that he will have an opportunity to present his side of the story to the commission. Mchunu noted that he is not shaken by the evidence implicating him. This follows explosive allegations made against him by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

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Interfered in police operations

Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of interfering with SAPS operations, which allegedly resulted in the disbandment of the task team investigating political killings in KwaZulu-Natal. He also faces allegations of associating with criminal cartels accused of attempting to influence the SAPS.

All witnesses who have been called to testify before the commission, including Mkhwanazi, national police commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola, and SAPS crime intelligence head Lt-Gen Dumisani Khumalo, have alleged that Mchunu interfered in police operations.

A look at the witnesses

Five witnesses have testified since the start of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Mkhwanazi was the first witness to testify. His boss, National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, was the second to testify.

His testimony was followed by the South African Police Service's head of policy, Dr Petronella Van Rooyen. The KwaZulu-Natal National Director of Public Prosecutions, Elaine Harrison, also testified, as well as Lieutenant-General Dumisani Khumalo.

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Mchunu also paid a visit to the family of the late South African ambassador to France Nathi Mthethwa
Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of interfering with SAPS operations. Image: PHILL MAGAKOE/AFP via Getty Images
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What you need to know about the Madlanga Commission

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Justin Williams (Editorial Assistant) Justin Williams joined Briefly News in 2024. He is currently the Opinion Editor and a Current Affairs Writer. He completed his Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Film & Multimedia Production and English Literary Studies from the University of Cape Town in 2024. Justin is a former writer and chief editor at Right for Education Africa: South African chapter. Contact Justin at justin.williams@briefly.co.za