Political Parties Back Ad Hoc Committee, Urge Mkhwanazi to Expose All Corruption in SAPS

• Political parties want KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi to expose all individuals implicated in police corruption
• Many political parties supported the establishment of an ad hoc committee to investigate the allegations made by General Mkhwanazi
• This was after Mkhwanazi held a press briefing where he accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of politically interfering in the work of the police

Political parties supported the recommendation of an ad hoc committee to investigate the explosive claims made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. This comes after the Parliament's portfolio committees on police and justice, and constitutional development suggested an ad hoc committee.

Ad hoc committee

On Wednesday, 23 July, the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party Member of Parliament (MP) Sibonelo Nomvalo stated that the MKP fully supports the recommendation. He said that the ad hoc committee will get to the root of police corruption. Nomvalo said that Mkhwanazi must be called to present his evidence in front of the committee.

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Nomvalo stated that Mkhwanazi must appear before the committee in Parliament and expose all the implicated individuals.

"Mkhwanazi must expose all the police officers, prosecutors, judges, members of Parliament and all officials in the Department of Police who are in cahoots with criminals," Nomvalo said.

During an earlier meeting on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, the decision to adopt a draft report was taken. Political parties also want the Minister of Police, who is on special leave, to appear before the ad hoc committee. Parliament's legal advisor, Andile Tetyana, said Parliament already has the power to call Mchunu.

What did General Mkhwanazi say?

On 6 July, during a media briefing, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi alleged that Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, and SAPS Deputy National Commissioner General Shadrack Sibiya were colluding with a criminal syndicate, Brown Mogotsi. Mkhwanazi said that the Police Minister instructed Sibiya to close the Political Killings Task Force in December 2024.

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Mkhwanazi stated that politicians, members of the judiciary, and prosecutors are involved in a criminal syndicate. The Provincial Commissioner linked Vusi "Cat" Matlatla to be involved with the Minister. The General mentioned that some of these people are linked to the murders of individuals in the entertainment industry.

Firearms linked to more murders

Earlier this week, the South African Police Service (SAPS) shared information about the firearms linked to the late DJ Sumbody's brutal murder that happened in November 2022 are connected to 10 or more high-profile cases.

Brigadier Athlenda Mathe confirmed that one of the firearms was linked to the murder of Vereeniging engineer Armand Swart. Mathe also revealed that two of the four suspects are also connected to the actress Tebogo Thobejane's attempted murder case.

Mchunu breaks his silence on allegations

Earlier, Briefly News reported that the under-fire Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, has made his first public appearance since being placed on leave following allegations made by Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi.

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The Minister of Police was granted a leave of absence by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, 13 July 2025. Ramaphosa made the decision a week after the KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner made allegations of corruption and political interference within the police force.

Source: Briefly News