Democratic Alliance

The DA supports the investigation, but it criticises the Zondo Commission for its lack of accountability and talk-shop approach.

The DA pledged to push for immediate and visible punishments in the investigation. It also criticised the presence of other ministers accused of corruption in the cabinet, arguing for more than just a “talk shop” and urging Ramaphosa to address internal issues to eliminate criminal groups.

The suspended Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu. Photo: GCIS

ActionSA

ActionSA said the president ignored the long-standing warnings from South Africans about the serious corruption in the police service and its effects on security and safety.

“Government inaction has allowed this decay to worsen, further eroding the integrity of law enforcement leadership and deepening a national security crisis that can no longer be ignored,” said MP Dereleen James.

Economic Freedom Fighters

The EFF strongly condemned Ramaphosa’s decision to place Mchunu on “special leave” rather than outright dismissing him, calling it a “cowardly deflection” to protect a “corrupt minister”.

The party argues this decision is a “direct violation of Section 98 of the Constitution”, which stipulates that “the president may assign to a minister any power or function of another minister who is absent or otherwise unable to fulfil the functions of office”, the EFF stated.

GOOD 

GOOD emphasised the accusations require an independent investigation by top police and NPA officials. “The GOOD Party reiterates its call on the president to empower the SIU to conduct a swift, independent probe under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act.

The SIU has the legal mandate, investigative muscle, and track record to pursue complex corruption matters involving public officials,” said GOOD Secretary-General, Brett Herron.

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