Mchunu · Minister Mchunu
Former Minister of Police (on special leave) · Cabinet of the Republic of South Africa
Senzo Mchunu served as Minister of Police until July 2025, when President Ramaphosa placed him on special leave pending inquiry following the Mkhwanazi allegations. He has denied wrongdoing.
16 moments on the public record
Political Killings Task Team (PKTT) Established
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionMatlala's Company Wins R360m SAPS Healthcare Tender
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionMinister Mchunu Disbands the PKTT
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionWhatsApp Chats Link Mchunu's Office to Matlala's Fixer
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionSAPS Cancels Matlala's R360m Contract
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionMkhwanazi's Bombshell Press Conference in Durban
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionPresident Ramaphosa Places Mchunu on Special Leave
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionImplicated at Madlanga Commission
Named by General Mkhwanazi as part of the alleged protection network; placed on special leave.
Arrests Made in DJ Sumbody Murder Case
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionParliamentary Ad Hoc Committee Established
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionGauteng Director of Public Prosecutions Suspended
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionMadlanga Commission: Day 1 — Mkhwanazi Testifies
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionMasemola Corroborates Mkhwanazi at Commission
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionKhumalo Names the 'Big Five' Cartel
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionCommission Reaches Day 93 — Still Active
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionCurrent legal status
Senzo Mchunu has 1 charge-related event on record
Arrests Made in DJ Sumbody Murder Case
In story: The Mkhwanazi Allegations & Madlanga CommissionConstitutional reminder · s35(3)(h)
Charged does not mean convicted. Every person is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
This panel lists procedural events — an arrest or charge is a step in the criminal justice process, not a verdict.
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