By Johnathan Paoli
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of a judicial commission of inquiry into allegations of criminal collusion within the South African Police Service (SAPS)—and the suspension of Police Minister Senzo Mchunu—has triggered fierce reactions from political parties and unions.
While some welcomed the inquiry, many are calling the temporary “special leave” grant insufficient, legalistic and politically opportunistic.
The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) condemned the decision on Mchunu, saying he should be fired.
Spokesperson Sinawo Thambo described the move as political cover for a minister deeply implicated in criminal activities.
“Mchunu is not a bystander, he is a central player in a criminal enterprise,” he said.
The party pointed to revelations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who alleged Mchunu instructed the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team, an elite unit that had secured over 100 convictions and handled more than 600 political assassination cases.
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