Ad Hoc Committee Finds No Links Between Senzo Mchunu and Vusimusi Matala, Citizens Are Not Surprised

• Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee finalised its draft report on Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations
• The KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner made claims about criminality, corruption and political interference
• South Africans weighed in on the findings, with many stating that they were rather waiting for the Madlanga Commission

Byron Pillay, a Briefly News journalist, has dedicated a decade to reporting on the South African political landscape, crime, and social issues. He worked as a newspaper journalist for 10 years before transitioning to online.

SOUTH AFRICA — Parliament's ad hoc committee has found no evidence linking suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu to alleged underworld figure Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala, according to its finalised draft report completed on Wednesday, 8 October 2026.

The committee was established to probe allegations of corruption and political interference in the criminal justice system, following explosive claims made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi at a July 2025 press briefing.

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General Mkhwanazi's allegations against Mchunu

Mkhwanazi alleged that Matlala held an indirect financial and political connection to Mchunu through political fixer Brown Mogotsi. During his testimony, he presented WhatsApp messages as evidence that Matlala had financially supported Mchunu's political activities, travel, and a Cape Town gala dinner linked to the ANC's January 8 celebration, with Mogotsi acting as the middleman.

Mchunu denied receiving any money from Matlala but acknowledged knowing Mogotsi as a comrade.

Draft report headed to National Assembly

Having considered oral testimony from a range of witnesses, the committee outlined its findings and recommendations in the draft report.

The document will now be sent to all implicated parties for response before being submitted to the National Assembly by the end of October 2026.

How did South Africans react?

Public reaction to the committee's findings was largely sceptical. Several South Africans expressed doubt about the process and directed their confidence toward the separate Madlanga Commission, which has been running a parallel inquiry.

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Parthy Chetty questioned the committee's capabilities, asking:

"Does the ad hoc committee have any investigative skills?"

Khuleh Mkhize wrote:

"They can keep their report the only report we care about and trust is Madlanga there's even proof of arrests they have recommended."

Xolani Mahlobo added:

"Good thing we have the Madlanga Commission."

Simamkele Mtsatse shared similar sentiments:

"No surprise there, they are his comrades after all. We will wait for Madlanga for credible findings."

Scelo Mahlalela KaSunduza wrote:

"They never found evidence of anything. He's one of them anyway."

Maphaha Mukondeleli Deon stated:

"They will never find anything that links any comrade."

Obert Letswele added:

"Now I can see the work of the prayer."

Source: Briefly News