By: Zilungile Mkhize
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has told the Madlanga Commission that he has never faced corruption allegations in any of his government roles.
Mchunu was giving evidence before the commission in Pretoria regarding the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, a unit originally established to investigate politically linked assassinations, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal, where intra-party violence has historically been a persistent concern.
The suspended minister firmly denied any wrongdoing connected to alleged criminal figures Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and Katiso “KT” Molefe, stating that he had no improper dealings with them and had never used his office to benefit individuals facing criminal scrutiny.
Mchunu also emphasised that restructuring within the police service was often misinterpreted as interference, arguing that operational decisions were made on advice from senior SAPS management.
He reiterated that the fight against politically motivated killings remained a priority and that the broader decline in such cases over recent years reflected “consistent institutional efforts rather than personal influence”.
The Madlanga Commission continues to hear testimony from current and former police officials as it examines allegations of political interference, the effectiveness of specialised units, and the broader impact of leadership changes within SAPS.
