Cyril Ramaphosa announced a commission of inquiry into Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's suspected ties to criminal gangs and obstruction in politically motivated murder investigations. Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused the minister of hindering law enforcement efforts. Ramaphosa placed Mchunu on leave and appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister. The commission, led by the deputy chief justice, will examine criminal penetration in police and justice sectors, investigating senior officials' involvement in alleged criminal activities and their failure to act on intelligence.
The allegations made in this media briefing raise serious concerns around the Constitution, the rule of law and national security.
The commission will investigate the role of current or former senior officials in certain institutions who may have aided or abetted the alleged criminal activity.
It is critical that these matters be attended to with the necessary urgency and thoroughness.
Mchunu will be placed on a leave of absence with immediate effect and an acting police minister will be appointed.
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