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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Police Minister dismisses allegations as baseless
Description: Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has dismissed allegations of meddling in police operations as "baseless." KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi who claimed Mchunu is in regular contact with individuals linked to criminal activities. Mkhwanazi also accused senior Police officials of involvement in corruption. In response, the Democratic Alliance has called for an urgent parliamentary debate. The party has written to the National Assembly Speaker, citing concerns over the integrity of the police service following Mkhwanazi's claims. For more, Elvis Presslin spoke to Ian Cameron, DA Spokesperson on Police and Independent Crime Analyst, Dr. Chris De Kock