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The Herald
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald
Police minister Mchunu, top cop Masemola will be arrested: Malema
'There are factions in the police: the minister working with [ deputy national commissioner Shadrack] Sibiya, and the national commissioner [Mkhwanazi] working with [suspended crime intelligence boss Dumisani] Khumalo. 'There is a power struggle there ... We want the truth to come out. What Mkhwanazi said must be repeated, backed by evidence in the ad hoc committee and in the commission of inquiry — and I'm going to sit in that committee. I'm not scared of police, soldiers or anyone, including drug cartels and criminals.' President Cyril Ramaphosa responded to Mkhwanazi's allegations by placing Mchunu on special leave, appointing Wits professor Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister (effective from August 1) and establishing a judicial commission led by acting deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga. Mchunu denies the allegations, calling them 'wild and baseless'. Sibiya has also rejected the claims against him. Malema believes Mchunu should have been fired but claimed 'Cyril and Mchunu are in the same faction'. 'If Mchunu loved Cyril he should've resigned. Now the president has to do something to look like he's doing nothing, Mchunu is [still] a minister.' The DA and MK Party have filed criminal charges against Mchunu, with the public rallying behind Mkhwanazi.
The Herald
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald
MK Party files motion of no-confidence in Ramaphosa over 'failure' to fire Mchunu
The MK Party has filed a motion of no-confidence in President Cyril Ramaphosa over his 'failure' to fire police minister Senzo Mchunu because of alleged interference in policing matters. Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on special leave pending a judicial commission of inquiry. Law academic Prof Firoz Cachalia was appointed acting police minister. The MK Party approached the Constitutional Court to have Ramaphosa's decision revoked. In court papers, the party said the decision was irrational, invalid and inconsistent with obligations in the constitution and presidential oath of office. It claimed Ramaphosa failed to meet the July 22 deadline set by the chief justice to file opposing papers responding to the legality of placing Mchunu on special leave and appointing Cachalia in his role as a non-cabinet member. 'This is clear defiance of the directives issued by the chief justice,' MK Party spokesperson Nhlamulo Ndhlela said. 'This latest move by Ramaphosa raises significant constitutional questions and concerns about transparency, accountability and his leadership. The failure to respond also undermines the integrity of the judiciary as well as the public's right to answers regarding the allegations made by Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.' The MK Party has written to National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza about its intention to table a motion of no-confidence, alleging the nation has lost confidence in him. During a media briefing on Tuesday the party also criticised how Ramaphosa dealt with Nobuhle Nkabane, who was fired as higher education minister. 'She was an easy and soft target, a sacrificial lamb to the GNU altar,' MK Party parliamentary chief whip Colleen Makhubele said. 'Mchunu should have been fired in the same breath. This is a clear act of cowardice and a decisive moment by the president.' TimesLIVE
The Herald
16-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
‘I know things': McKenzie says he'd testify in SAPS commission of inquiry
Sport, arts and culture minister Gayton McKenzie has thrown his weight behind President Cyril Ramaphosa's decision to establish a judicial commission of inquiry into allegations of corruption in the SA Police Service (SAPS). On Sunday, Ramaphosa announced the commission, chaired by acting deputy chief justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, will be established to investigate allegations of political interference in the police service by senior law enforcement officials, including police minister Senzo Mchunu. Speaking to Newzroom Afrika, McKenzie said he'd be willing to testify if asked. 'I'm going to testify at the commission because I know things,' he said. 'If they call me, I'm going. There are guns in the Western Cape that are killing our people. 'This one is not about getting your popcorn ready, it's about getting the popcorn factory ready because of the corruption that is going to come out of there. Every gang boss of every cartel in the world, you always hear they are arrested in South Africa, they are here. What are these people doing here?'
