Senzo Mchunu says he has resumed ANC NEC duties after stepping aside
The Facts
- Senzo Mchunu has said he has resumed his duties as an ANC National Executive Committee member after stepping aside from party work.
- Mchunu's first public appearance after returning to ANC work was at the funeral of ANC member Bhekabathethwa Mthethwa in Richards Bay, where he delivered a eulogy.
- Mchunu had been away from active ANC duties for about five months before resuming them.
- Mchunu has appeared before Parliament's Ad Hoc Committee and the Madlanga Commission in connection with allegations about his conduct as police minister.
- The allegations against Mchunu include claims related to the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team and possible ties to businessman Vusumusi "Cat" Matlala.
- KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt-Gen Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of ordering the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team without consulting national police leadership.
- Mchunu has denied wrongdoing and challenged Mkhwanazi to produce evidence supporting the corruption allegations.
Context
What prompted the scrutiny around Senzo Mchunu?
The scrutiny stems from allegations raised by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, including claims that Mchunu ordered the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team and was linked to corruption allegations involving Vusumusi "Cat" Matlala IOL,IOL,SABC News - Breakin…,Soccer Laduma.
How did Mchunu mark his return to ANC duties?
He made his first public appearance as an ANC NEC member at the funeral of Bhekabathethwa Mthethwa in Richards Bay and delivered a eulogy there IOL,IOL,IOL.
Has Mchunu responded to the allegations against him?
Yes. Reports say he has denied wrongdoing, challenged Mkhwanazi to provide proof, and appeared before the Ad Hoc Committee and the Madlanga Commission to address the claims Times LIVE,SABC News - Breakin…,IOL.
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