The African National Congress (ANC) has confirmed that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, currently on special leave, volunteered to step aside from his party duties following the launch of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
According to the ANC, its National Executive Committee (NEC) resolved that Mchunu should continue carrying out his organisational responsibilities within the party while remaining on special leave from his Cabinet post.
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The party reiterated that Mchunu has not been charged in any court of law and said it would closely monitor developments related to the ongoing inquiry.
Mchunu Faces Integrity Commission, Offers to Step Aside
Mchunu’s spokesperson, Sithembiso Mshengu, confirmed that the minister has already appeared before the party’s Integrity Commission and will return after presenting evidence at the commission of inquiry.
“Indeed, I can confirm that Minister Senzo Mchunu, who is on special leave, did offer to step aside from all the organisational processes of the ANC.
“In terms of his active participation as NEC and NWC member. The NWC of the ANC rejected his request on the grounds that he is not yet charged in any court in the Republic of South Africa,” Mshengu said.
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The ANC says it has a strong stance on due process and works to balance accountability with fairness. It affirmed that Mchunu remains an active NEC and NWC member, pending the outcome of the Madlanga Commission.
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