Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African President, faced serious allegations involving Police Minister Senzo Mchunu related to police investigations on political assassinations. Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu and senior officials of obstructing police investigations. Ramaphosa labeled this a national security concern and committed to prioritizing the issue. Calls emerged from various political parties for action, with the Democratic Alliance demanding a parliamentary debate on police corruption. Lawmakers insisted on urgent moves to ensure integrity within the police amidst rising crime.
Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and senior officials of interfering in investigations into political assassinations to protect connected individuals. Mchunu denied these claims, describing them as baseless insinuations.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa termed the allegations against the police minister a "grave national security concern" and assured that it is receiving the highest priority attention.
The Democratic Alliance called for an urgent parliamentary debate on corruption in the South African Police Service, emphasizing that without integrity management, the country cannot combat violent crime.
Lawmakers from various parties have urged Ramaphosa to act decisively on the allegations, with some calling for immediate suspensions of implicated officials.
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