# Investigation into South African Police Minister Mchunu > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-south-african-police-minister-mchunu > Updated: 2026-09-22T21:07:51.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. An investigation into South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has involved both parliamentary and judicial scrutiny regarding allegations of political interference, fraud, and maladministration. A parliamentary ad hoc committee investigating the South African Police Service reported that current evidence does not establish corrupt relationships involving Mchunu. The committee noted a lack of direct communication linking the minister to Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala concerning alleged payments for political ambitions. While the Democratic Alliance raised concerns about institutional risks and the influence of intermediaries, members of the African National Congress maintained that no direct connection had been proven. Following these developments, Mchunu was placed on forced leave by President Cyril Ramaphosa. Police subsequently executed a search-and-seizure warrant at Mchunu’s residence in KwaZulu-Natal, seizing electronic devices as part of an investigation into charges of fraud and defeating the ends of justice. The matter remains under scrutiny by both a judicial Commission of Inquiry and the parliamentary committee. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-22: Senzo Mchunu's home raided by police during ongoing investigation Police seized electronic devices from the home of suspended South African Police Minister Senzo Mchunu during an investigation into fraud and allegations of political interference within the police service. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/senzo-mchunus-home-raided-by-police-during-ongoing-investigation ### 2026-09-11: South African parliamentary committee finds no evidence of corruption involving Minister Mchunu A South African parliamentary committee found no evidence of corrupt links between Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Vusimuzi Matlala, though the DA raised concerns over institutional risks. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/south-african-parliamentary-committee-finds-no-evidence-of-corruption-involving-minister-mchunu --- Cite as: Investigation into South African Police Minister Mchunu. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/investigation-into-south-african-police-minister-mchunu