South African President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu after allegations surfaced linking him to organized crime. An independent commission of inquiry will investigate these claims, focusing on the involvement of current and former officials in potential criminal activity. Mchunu, an ally of Ramaphosa, has denied the accusations, which include receiving payments from a corruption suspect and the alleged disbanding of a police task team investigating political killings. This controversy poses a significant challenge to the current government, which formed last year after the ANC lost its parliamentary majority for the first time since 1994.
Ramaphosa announced the establishment of an independent commission of inquiry to investigate allegations of organized crime links involving the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu.
Mchunu, who has denied the allegations, faced claims of receiving payments from a corruption suspect and pressure leading to the disbandment of a police task force.
The president emphasized the seriousness of the allegations regarding the infiltration of a sophisticated criminal syndicate within South Africa's law enforcement and intelligence agencies.
An initial report from the commission of inquiry is expected to be presented within three months, responding to the growing concerns over government corruption.
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