South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a commission of inquiry into allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is accused of ties to criminal gangs and interfering with investigations into politically motivated murders. Following serious allegations voiced by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, Mchunu was placed on leave, and an acting police minister was appointed. The commission will investigate the infiltration of criminal groups into the police and justice system. It aims to uncover the involvement of senior officials in criminal activities and is expected to report within three months.
The commission, headed by the country's deputy chief justice, will investigate claims that criminal groups have infiltrated the police, intelligence services and other parts of the justice system.
Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the allegations raise serious concerns around the Constitution, the rule of law and national security.
The commission is expected to deliver its first interim report within three months and complete its work within a year.
Senzo Mchunu has been placed on leave amid serious allegations of interference in investigations into politically motivated murders and ties to criminal gangs.
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