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The Herald
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
Ramaphosa must act on police scandal: parliamentary portfolio committee chair Ian Cameron
Cameron welcomed President Cyril Ramaphosa's pledge to address the issue but urged urgent action on his return from Brazil. 'Accountability is necessary and people deserve to know and feel that the SA Police Service is made of men and women who are ready to serve in the interest of the country and not for selfish reasons,' Cameron said. The committee is demanding urgent lifestyle and skills audits of senior police management and has called for a parliamentary debate on police integrity and its impact on crime-fighting efforts. It has written to the speaker to summon key figures to give account. 'Those dockets [that Mkhwanazi mentioned] or the process regarding them should be frozen until an independent inquiry can be done. I think it is a massive risk to just leave them in the system after what we heard yesterday [Sunday]' Cameron said.
The Herald
08-07-2025
- Politics
- The Herald
Mkhwanazi's bombshell: ANC urges Ramaphosa to act on 'grave' allegations
The ANC has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to urgently address the 'grave' allegations levelled by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against police minister Senzo Mchunu. ANC secretary-general Fikile Mbalula said the claims, which touch on state integrity and the fight against crime, must be investigated thoroughly to protect South Africa from descending into lawlessness. On Sunday, Mkhwanazi made damning allegations against Mchunu, accusing the minister of interfering with police investigations and being an associate of people with questionable characters. In a media briefing, Mbalula said the allegations touch on the very integrity of the criminal justice system, and the constitutional obligation of the state to protect all South Africans. 'We call upon Ramaphosa to act with the seriousness and urgency this matter demands. The ANC reaffirms its commitment to accountability, non-interference in law enforcement, and the full protection of whistle-blowers, investigators and officers of the law,' Mbalula said.
News24
07-07-2025
- Politics
- News24
Mzansi rallies behind KZN Police Commissioner, Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
General Lt Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi has won the hearts of many South Africans for his unwavering commitment to justice and unapologetic stance against corruption. As a senior police officer, he has earned nationwide respect for standing up for truth, fighting crime, and upholding police integrity. He has become a beacon of hope for many. His recent media briefing, where he exposed alleged wrongdoings and interference in police operations, has only added to his reputation as a fearless and principled leader. Read more | Wife of attempted murder accused Vusi Matlala released on R20,000 bail in Tebogo Thobejane case; husband remains in custody During the media briefing, Mkhwanazi made explosive corruption allegations against some of the country's most influential officials. To support his claims, he revealed that confiscated phones contain WhatsApp messages that allegedly show connections between a crime syndicate member, Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, and an ally of the minister. Mkhwanazi specifically pointed to WhatsApp conversations between Brown Mogotsi (Mchunu's associate) and murder-accused Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala, who allegedly had a R360 million contract with the police. He claimed that after a raid on Matlala's home, Mogotsi allegedly contacted Mchunu to dissolve the KwaZulu-Natal Political Killings Task Team. 'Further analysis of the chats indicates that Vusumuzi 'Cat' Matlala is financially supporting the Minister of Police and Mr Brown Mogotsi's political endeavors. This is supported by the evidence of conversations and proof of payments.' Read more | 8 Police officers, 3 civilians remain jailed in R900K theft case Mkhwanazi further stated that the National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, has instructed the Political Killings Task Team to persist in their investigation of political deaths, despite the transfer of certain dockets and the Minister's directive to cease such activities. Additionally, according to Mkhwanazi, the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) is being consulted with the evidence that has been acquired this far in order to consider potential charges of undermining the goals of justice against all accused individuals. Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya has since denied the allegations made by Mkhwanazi against him saying he has met only once with Mogotsi, the alleged associate Mkhwanazi ties him to. He says their meeting was only for him to inquire about some investigations. Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has also responded saying Mkhwanazi's media briefing caught them off guard but they're aware of his allegations and he will 'apply his mind in good time.'
