South Africa is in the spotlight as President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu over serious allegations regarding organized crime. During a live broadcast, the president declared that a judicial commission would be set up to probe these claims, which Mchunu denies. The allegations suggest that the Minister interfered in probes concerning political killings and corruption within law enforcement.

Ramaphosa emphasized the importance of understanding these allegations, stating they call for an urgent investigation. Law professor Firoz Cachalia has been appointed interim police minister during this inquiry. Mchunu, a prominent figure in the African National Congress (ANC), is prepared to respond to these accusations, asserting his commitment to integrity.

These claims came from KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Police Chief Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who indicated that Mchunu received financial backing from a businessman involved in corrupt practices. Furthermore, Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu of dismantling a task force investigating political murders, alleging that key case files were mishandled or neglected.

Political analysts suggest these developments might impact Mchunu's ambitions within the ANC as the country watches closely for the outcome of this commission. Ramaphosa, facing public pressure for accountability, has stated that the investigation will extend to both former and current officials in the police force.