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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu delivers the Budget Vote in Parliament on July 4, 2025.
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has denied corruption allegations levelled against him and says he accepts and supports President Cyril Ramaphosa’s decision to place him on leave of absence.
This comes after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi alleged that Mchunu and some senior police officials were corrupt, had links to criminal syndicates, and interfered with police operations.
Mchunu says he is ready to respond to the allegations.
MEDIA STATEMENT⁰
Date: 13 July 2025MINISTER 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…
— Senzo Mchunu (@Senzo_Mchunu_) July 13, 2025
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The Democratic Alliance (DA) has laid criminal charges against him.
