The African National Congress (ANC) has issued a sharp and public rebuke to Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, urging him to “come clean” about his alleged ties to corruption—signaling a hardening stance against impunity within its own ranks.
The party’s warning follows explosive allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lt. Gen. Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who linked Mchunu to businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala—currently facing charges tied to a powerful criminal syndicate. Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of ordering the disbandment of the Political Killings Task Team just as it was reportedly closing in on politically protected suspects.
While Mchunu has denied the claims and called for a full investigation to clear his name, pressure is mounting from within the ANC itself. A senior party official said bluntly, “The days of harbouring criminals are over. If Minister Mchunu has nothing to hide, he must speak honestly and transparently to the nation and the party.”
This latest intervention reflects growing concern within the ANC that ongoing corruption allegations are further eroding public trust and damaging the party’s already fragile reputation. Although no formal charges have been filed against Mchunu, the party’s Integrity Commission has summoned him, along with former Police Minister Bheki Cele, to answer serious questions about their roles in SAPS-related scandals.
With public patience wearing thin and the 2026 elections looming, the ANC appears to be drawing a harder line. Whether this signals genuine reform or political damage control remains to be seen—but one thing is clear: the pressure on Mchunu isn’t going away.
