Prayer service held for Police Minister Senzo Mchunu amid allegations

Supporters and religious leaders gather in Durban to pray for Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who remains on special leave

A prayer service for the embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu is underway in Durban, on Saturday.

The service is held in support of Mchunu, who has been on special leave since July, last year. This follows allegations of interference in police activities and collusion with criminal elements.

The claims, made by the KZN police Commissioner Lt Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, resulted in the establishment of a judicial commission.

Scores of African national Congress (ANC) supporters dressed in party regalia, alongside members of various religious denominations, are in attendance.

WATCH | Another mass prayer for the embattled Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is on special leave, is taking place in Durban tonight. The prayer session will include about 32 churches from various KwaZulu-Natal districts. SABC News Reporter Ayanda Mhlongo has the details. pic.twitter.com/dgxDjlMe8X

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