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South African Police at Odds Over Political Murder Investigations

President Cyril Ramaphosa has said allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu are a "grave national security concern" after top police official Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu and others of interfering in political assassination investigations.

The accusations surfaced while Ramaphosa was at the BRICS summit, prompting calls from various political parties for swift action. Mkhwanazi, the KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, claimed the police task team investigating political killings was disbanded after uncovering links between criminal networks and political figures. Mchunu denied the claims, calling them baseless.

Lawmakers demanded an independent inquiry, while some urged criminal charges or immediate suspensions. The task team, formed in 2018, had investigated over 600 cases before its shutdown allegedly halted progress.

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Police Minister Senzo Mchunu.

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