Parliament's ad hoc committee investigating allegations against police minister Senzo Mchunu has concluded there is no evidence of criminality, though unresolved governance and integrity issues remain.
The draft report acknowledges Mchunu's directive to disband the political killings task team (PKTT) as a concern but states no corrupt agreement or criminal cartel involvement was proven.President Cyril Ramaphosa awaits the Madlanga commission's findings before deciding Mchunu's fate, who remains on special leave.
The inquiry highlights systemic weaknesses in law enforcement, including poor governance of specialised units, case management flaws, and vulnerabilities to external influence.
While no criminal networks controlling multiple state institutions were found, integrity risks persist across key agencies like the NPA and judiciary.The report faces criticism from opposition parties, with ActionSA alleging it was watered down.Final recommendations will be submitted to National Assembly speaker Thoko Didiza for consideration.
Original title: Relief for Mchunu as ad hoc committee exonerates him criminally
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