The Democratic Alliance (DA) is ramping up pressure on Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, announcing it will lay criminal charges against him at 11:15 AM today at Cape Town Central Police Station. The official opposition accuses Mchunu of misleading the public and breaching his constitutional duties — both of which it argues amount to criminal offences.
The move follows damning allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who claims Mchunu has links to individuals involved in criminal activity and has interfered in police operations. The allegations have ignited a political firestorm, with critics demanding urgent accountability from the highest levels of government.
Despite the seriousness of the claims, President Cyril Ramaphosa has yet to respond publicly or take action. The DA says its intervention is necessary to uphold constitutional integrity and safeguard the independence of the police service. “We cannot sit idly by while the country’s top law enforcement structures are compromised,” the party said in a statement.
Today’s charges mark an escalation in the standoff between the opposition and the ruling ANC over alleged political interference in law enforcement. As the drama unfolds, it adds yet another layer of pressure on a government already facing widespread criticism over crime, corruption, and the erosion of public trust in key institutions.
