A key witness has testified that an alleged funder claimed to pay R500,000 for suspended police minister Senzo Mchunu’s presidential campaign. The testimony, delivered before the Madlanga Commission, places a financial figure on the support network behind Mchunu’s political ambitions....Click to Read More >>➤

Witness C stated that controversial businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala made the admission. According to the witness, associates introduced Matlala to the minister as a potential financier. This connection was reportedly made to secure funding for Mchunu’s campaign.

The witness detailed how the R500,000 was spent. He testified that Matlala’s contribution covered flight tickets and accommodation. These expenses were for ANC members traveling to Cape Town for the party’s January 8 rally. The funds were allegedly channeled through another controversial figure, Brown Mogotsi.

Witness C also shared a revealing conversation with Matlala. He said he “jokingly” asked the alleged funder if he believed Mchunu could win the presidential bid. Matlala’s reported response was telling. He stated he did not believe the minister would win the campaign. However, he was allegedly afraid of discouraging him from pursuing the race.

This testimony directly contradicts Senzo Mchunu’s own statements. The suspended police minister recently faced questioning before Parliament’s ad hoc committee. He was grilled extensively about his alleged connections to Mogotsi and Matlala.

Mchunu responded with vehement denials. He insisted he has no knowledge of Matlala. The minister also denied having any ties to criminal syndicates. He challenged the commission to call Matlala as a witness to testify about their relationship.

“I so wish that the Madlanga commission or even the ad hoc committee could call him to come here and attest or give testimony on his own whether he really knows me,” Mchunu stated during his own appearance. His defense rests on the assertion that he and the alleged funder are strangers.

The testimony from Witness C adds a significant new layer to the ongoing investigations. It provides a specific financial claim regarding the funding of Mchunu’s presidential campaign. This development increases the pressure on the suspended minister to account for his campaign’s financial backing.

The Madlanga Commission continues to investigate allegations of state capture and corruption. The claim of a R500,000 payment from an alleged funder to support Mchunu’s campaign represents a serious allegation. It suggests that the minister’s political ambitions may have been bankrolled by controversial sources.

As the inquiry progresses, the credibility of Witness C and the response from Senzo Mchunu will be closely scrutinized. The commission’s findings could have profound implications for Mchunu’s political future and legal standing. The public awaits further testimony to determine the truth behind these campaign finance allegations. ...Click to Read More >>➤