Defiant Mchunu declares innocence, says he's ready to face inquiry
Mchunu was speaking on Friday for the first time publicly on the allegations after President Cyril Ramaphosa placed him on leave of absence. Ramaphosa said this was in response to Mkhwanazi's allegations that Mchunu interfered with sensitive police investigations and colluded with business people, including a murder accused, to disband the political killings task team based in KZN.
According to Mchunu, everything has its own time.
'I am ready to explain my side and bring clarity,' said Mchunu.
'I am innocent of those allegations and I deny them, but let's wait for the commission. I've got lawyers, I've engaged lawyers on this matter.'
Mchunu, who was speaking to the SABC during the Nelson Mandela Day celebrations in KZN, said the allegations were not only directed at him but also implicated government departments and elements of the justice system.
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