By Staff Reporter
Suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu has handed over multiple electronic devices to investigators as part of ongoing Madlanga Commission probes linked to the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT).
Mchunu is embroiled in allegations of criminality, political interference, and corruption in the justice system, which include alleged collusion with tenderpreneur and attempted-murder accused, Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala.
Police officers from the National Political Task Team reportedly arrived at the minister’s residence on Thursday evening to request the gadgets.
Mchunu handed over his cell phone, a laptop, a tablet, and two phones.
Mchunu’s spokesperson Sthembiso Mshengu said the police previously attempted to enter the property but were denied access due to the absence of proper documentation.
“The minister lives in a very secure environment,” Mshengu explained, “and the security personnel could not allow entry without a legitimate warrant.”
One Thursday, the situation changed. The police officers from the KwaZulu-Natal Task Team arrived in the early evening, accompanied by Mchunu’s legal team.
After verifying the legitimacy of the warrant, the minister handed over the requested devices.
The five gadgets include a government-issued laptop, his personal cellphone, a tablet, and two unused phones.
“These were gadgets the minister used daily,” Mshengu said, “and the lawyers ensured the process was lawful before they were handed over.”
While the nature of the investigation remained unclear, Mshengu emphasized Mchunu’s full cooperation.
“The minister has nothing to hide. He’s never had any dealings with criminals and is confident that due process will vindicate him.”
The handover is part of a broader probe by the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry and Parliament’s ad hoc committee into alleged corruption and political interference within SAPS to begin questioning him.
Mshengu said Mchunu was preparing for his upcoming appearance before the Madlanga Commission, where more details are expected to emerge.
“We believe the truth will come out.”
On Friday evening, Mchunu released a letter in which he confirmed he has handed over all his electronic devices to the police on Thursday.
“In line with my commitment to co-operate with the inquiry, yesterday, 06 November 2025, I handed over all my electronic devices to the South African Police Services. I appreciate the professional manner in which the handover was conducted under a lawfully issued warrant of search and seizure,” said Mchunu in the letter.
“I strongly deny the allegations made against me on 06 July 2025. To date, no evidence has been produced to validate such claims so far.”
“I have noted attempts by certain individuals to undermine transparent and legitimate processes that are unfolding publicly and openly for all to observe, while making their own prejudicial conclusions and some even creating “new rules” as we proceed. Throughout my public service, I have consistently stood against corruption in both public and private sectors.”
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