'My fellow South Africans': Family meeting called to decide Senzo Mchunu's fate
This also included politically connected figures.
The meeting follows a bombshell press conference by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused Mchunu of executive overreach, specifically blaming him for orchestrating the task team's shutdown.
The televised address, scheduled for 7pm on 13 July, will provide clarity on explosive claims made by Mkhwanazi during a media briefing held on 6 July.
The Commissioner's remarks reportedly implicate high-ranking officials within both the South African Police Service and the political sphere..
Over the past week, the President has held consultations with key stakeholders and security officials.
According to a statement from the Presidency, Ramaphosa will now 'take the nation into his confidence' following these engagements.
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