Inquiry
Senzo Mchunu defends disbanding National Political Killings Task Team
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Sidelined Police Minister Senzo Mchunu testified before the Madlanga Commission on December 2, 2025, defending his decision to disband the National Political Killings Task Team as an inevitable step for an interim unit. He argued the team, established in 2018, was never meant to be permanent and had operated irregularly beyond 2022. The testimony comes amid allegations of political interference and links to criminal figures.
Major General Lesetja Senona, head of the Hawks in KwaZulu-Natal, testified at the Madlanga Commission about a 2025 meeting involving organised crime suspect Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The session also addressed why Matlala shared an internal SAPS video with Senona. Questions arose over Senona's relationship with Matlala and potential conflicts of interest.
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The inquiry into Gauteng NPA prosecutor Andrew Chauke has hit a snag as key witnesses withdraw and outgoing NPA head Shamila Batohi refuses to testify without legal representation. The panel, appointed at Batohi's urging, adjourned proceedings amid these setbacks. Chauke faces accusations of interfering in high-profile cases from 2012.