South African police have seized a cellphone from the KwaZulu-Natal home of Minister on special leave Senzo Mchunu. The seizure was carried out by members of the Serious and Violent Crimes Unit on Tuesday evening. They executed a search warrant for electronic devices, which was granted by the Johannesburg High Court. The police action is part of an ongoing investigation into cases of defeating the ends of justice and fraud.
According to police spokesperson Robert Netshiunda, the investigation involves charges of defeating the ends of justice and fraud, among others. These charges were opened in 2025 at Durban Central police station. The police have been conducting a thorough probe, and the seizure of the cellphone is a significant development in the case. Mchunu's house was raided again by law enforcement officials, as confirmed by the minister himself.
The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, which Mchunu has testified at, has been investigating various allegations. Last year, then-KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi told the commission that he had opened a case of defeating the ends of justice. This case was linked to the disbandment order for the Political Killings Task Team. Mkhwanazi mentioned that he suspected certain individuals of being involved in the case.
The Ad Hoc Committee had previously found that Mchunu had no role in the Medicare24 tender. However, there was not enough evidence to determine if Mchunu had corrupt relationships. The committee's findings were part of a broader investigation into allegations against Mchunu. The minister has been on special leave amid the ongoing investigations.
Mchunu's testimony at the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry provided insight into the allegations against him. The commission has been sitting at the Brigitte Mabandla Justice College in Pretoria. The investigations into Mchunu's alleged involvement in various irregularities have been ongoing for some time. The police have been working to gather evidence and build a case.
The seizure of the cellphone from Mchunu's home is a significant development in the investigation. The police are expected to analyze the contents of the cellphone to gather more evidence. This could potentially shed more light on the allegations against Mchunu and his alleged involvement in the cases under investigation.
The investigations into Mchunu's alleged wrongdoing are ongoing, with the police working to gather more evidence. The case is expected to unfold in the coming days, with more details likely to emerge. The minister's fate and potential consequences for him remain uncertain as the investigations continue.
Key points
- Police seize cellphone from Senzo Mchunu's KwaZulu-Natal home as part of an ongoing investigation into defeating the ends of justice and fraud.
- The investigation involves charges opened in 2025 at Durban Central police station.
- Mchunu has been on special leave amid the ongoing investigations into allegations against him.
