Shivambu slams Mchunu over claims

MAYIBUYE National Convenor Floyd Shivambu says South Africa is facing a dangerous moment of truth and must act swiftly to stop political interference and criminal collusion within law enforcement.

- HOPE NTANZI

His comments come after KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, revealed that Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu interfered in sensitive investigations by disbanding the elite Political Killings Task Team.

“We commend Commissioner Mkhwanazi for his courage and integrity,” Shivambu said.

“His principled stand affirms that there are still patriots within the state apparatus committed to the rule of law and the protection of our democracy.”

“The responsibility now lies with the public, media, judiciary, and crucially President Ramaphosa, to take bold action and ensure that accountability triumphs over impunity,’ he said.

Mayibuye Consultation Process (MCP) spokesperson Sidney Baloyi expressed alarm, saying the Commissioner’s allegations “paint a deeply disturbing picture of a compromised national security apparatus.” According to Baloyi, “Senior political and police officials are allegedly colluding with criminal syndicates to obstruct investigations, derail justice, and protect those responsible for political assassinations.”