· The ANC says Mchunu can continue his party duties while on special leave from his Cabinet post as police minister.
· He is cooperating with the Madlanga Commission and the ANC Integrity Commission, but no criminal charges have been laid.
The African National Congress has turned down Senzo Mchunu’s offer to step aside from his party duties as he faces a cloud of corruption allegations.
Mchunu, who is on special leave from his role as police minister, remains a member of both the ANC’s National Executive Committee and National Working Committee.
He has already appeared before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee and is expected to testify before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which was set up by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Mchunu offered to step aside from his party responsibilities, but the ANC says he will remain in his organisational roles for now.
ANC spokesperson Mahlengi Bhengu said the NEC had discussed the matter and made its decision based on the party’s constitution and policy.
“The NEC agreed that he would continue to perform organisational tasks while on special leave from his Cabinet responsibilities,” said Bhengu.
She said Mchunu’s cooperation with the Madlanga Commission and the ANC Integrity Commission shows his respect for “accountability, discipline and due process”.
Bhengu said the NEC will continue to monitor the situation and could revisit the decision if new developments arise.
She added: “As a movement rooted in renewal and ethical leadership, the ANC reiterates that once a member is criminally charged, they voluntarily step aside from their responsibilities until the conclusion of such matters.”
Pictured above: Senzo Mchunu remains active in ANC structures despite corruption allegation
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