South Africa’s sidelined Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu, returned to the spotlight on Tuesday, 2 December, as he appeared before the Madlanga Commission to defend his controversial decision to dissolve the National Political Killings Task Team (NPKTT). Mchunu asserted that his move was grounded in a 2019 work study report which advised that the specialised task … Read more
In a dramatic turn of events, Cedrick Nkabinde, Chief of Staff to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, provided testimony before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee in Cape Town regarding allegations of criminal infiltration and political interference within South Africa’s law enforcement sector. The proceedings, which took place on Wednesday, 19 October, revolved around controversial directives issued by … Read more
Cape Town witnessed a heated parliamentary session as human rights activist and violence monitor Mary de Haas took the stand before the Ad Hoc Committee investigating allegations of corruption in South Africa’s criminal justice system. Mary de Haas, known for her decades-long research on political violence, has drawn national attention for her outspoken calls to … Read more
South Africa’s political landscape was thrust into the spotlight again this week as suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu became central to a deepening investigation into alleged political interference, questionable partnerships, and possible links to criminal syndicates. The latest parliamentary hearing has raised new questions about his alleged involvement, and added confusion rather than clarity. Ad … Read more
The controversy surrounding businessman and political operative Brown Mogotsi has taken a dramatic twist following a police raid at his Seweding Village premises near Mahikeng, North West. Mogotsi, often described as a “political fixer” with deep connections in government circles, has now threatened to reveal a list of prominent figures who allegedly benefited financially from … Read more
Parliament and the Madlanga Commission clash over police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s testimony, sparking a fierce political tug-of-war.
The ANC is at a crossroads. Senzo Mchunu warns the party faces irrelevance without urgent change to win the 2026 elections.
In a fiery interview on the SMWX podcast with Sizwe Mpofu‑Walsh, political analyst Prince Mashele delivers a withering critique of President Cyril Ramaphosa, accusing him of cowardice, complicity in corruption, and ineptitude. Mashele’s volatile remarks, from calling Ramaphosa the “most useless president since 1994” to predicting he’ll “die in jail”, have ignited a national debate. … Read more
Who is Firoz Cachalia, the man stepping in as acting police minister amid a major shake-up in SA’s law enforcement leadership?
President Ramaphosa delays action as Police Minister Mchunu faces serious allegations tied to KZN task team and political interference.
KZN Police Commissioner Mkhwanazi levels explosive political interference claims against Minister Mchunu and SAPS leadership.