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Denial: The suspended police minister, Senzo Mchunu (above), has described the allegations by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi against him as ‘wild’. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy
ASSASSINATIONS

Mkhwanazi: Political killing task team disbanded when closing in on Gauteng syndicates

The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner said his testimony would deal with political interference by parliamentarians and the national executive

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
7 min read
Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu. (@Senzo_Mchunu/X)
ASSASSINATIONS

Mkhwanazi: Mchunu not briefed before disbanding political killing task team

The KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner said the order to disband the team was irrational and irregular

  • Nkateko Joseph Mabasa
7 min read
KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
AD HOC COMMITTEE

MPs recommend an ad hoc parliament committee to investigate  Mkhwanazi’s allegations

A formal recommendation is expected to be tabled in the National Assembly next Wednesday

  • Mandisa Makgakga
3 min read
Premier Alan Winde called for the investigation after a court judgment indicated senior police officer had worked with members of the 28 gang
ALAN WINDE
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Western Cape police ombud still to complete inquiry into cops’ links to gangs

Premier Alan Winde called for the investigation after a court judgment indicated senior police officer had worked with members of the 28 gang

  • Eunice Masson
3 min read