Police Minister Senzo Mchunu Hands Over Electronic Devices to SAPS Amid Ongoing Investigations
- Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has cooperated with the KwaZulu-Natal police amid ongoing investigations
- Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi named Mchunu during his explosive press briefing on 6 July 2025
- The KZN Police Commissioner alleged that Mchunu was helping shield criminal cartels operating in the country
- Mchunu’s spokesperson, Sthembiso Mshengu, confirmed to Briefly News that the devices were handed over
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Briefly News journalist Byron Pillay has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He spent 10 years working for the Northern Natal Courier before transitioning to online journalism.
KWAZULU-NATAL – Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has officially handed over his electronic devices to the South African Police Service (SAPS).
Mchunu, who is currently on special leave, has been implicated in allegations of criminality, corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system. The allegations stem from a press briefing held by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on 6 July 2025.
The KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Police Commissioner alleged that Mchunu worked together with Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya to disband the Political Killings Task Team in order to shield criminal cartels operating in the country.
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The allegations prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to place Mchunu on leave and replace him with Professor Firoz Cachalia. The president also established the Madlanga Commission to investigate the allegations.
Mchunu reiterates full cooperation with the law
Speaking to Briefly News, Mchunu’s spokesperson, Sthembiso Mshengu, confirmed that the minister voluntarily handed over his electronic devices to KZN-based police on 6 November 2025. The police in question were members of the KZN Political Killings Task Team, which Mchunu ordered to be disbanded in a 31 December 2024 letter, which is the centre of the current allegations against him.
“Mr Mchunu reiterates his full cooperation with all lawful processes and reaffirms his unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and respect for the rule of law,” Mshengu said.
He added that the minister maintained his innocence from the onset of the allegations and had nothing to hide.
Following Lt Gen Mkhwanazi's allegations, Mchunu's name has often popped up during testimony before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament's Ad Hoc Commission.
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Other stories about Mchunu and the Ad Hoc Committee
- Mchunu admitted that he was concerned by Brown Mogotsi’s access to the PKTT disbandment letter.
- The Minister of Police took full responsibility for the letter that disbanded the PKTT.
- Mchunu said that he consulted with President Cyril Ramaphosa after disbanding the PKTT.
- Bheki Cele alleged that Mchunu sought funding from Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala for his presidential ambitions.
- Parliamentarians grilled Mchunu over his failure to produce evidence of Lt Gen Mkhwanazi’s threats.
African National Congress defends Mchunu's continued role
Briefly News reported that Mchunu allegedly indicated his willingness to step aside from organisational work in the African National Congress.
The decision came after Mchunu was implicated in political interference allegations made by General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.
Despite his willingness, the ANC said it was happy for Mchuu to continue his duties, sparking reactions online.
Source: Briefly News
