Minister’s Web of Lies Exposed in Political Killings Report – Rev. Mo’hau Khumalo’s Scathing Commentary

In a hard-hitting commentary, social commentator and transformation advocate Rev. Mo’hau Khumalo has slammed suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu for what he calls a pattern of inconsistencies, half-truths, and outright lies.

The piece, titled “Minister’s Web of Lies Exposed in Political Killings Report,” points to glaring errors in a report Mchunu presented to Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee, including the false claim that former Tsomo Speaker Cde Cllr Xolile Kgompela is dead. Khumalo argues this is part of a broader web of deception, from misleading statements about affidavits to denials of ties with controversial figures. Released on 21 October 2025, the commentary has sparked fresh debate on Mchunu’s credibility amid the ongoing Madlanga Commission probe into police corruption and interference.

Khumalo’s words come as Mchunu wrapped up his testimony before the committee on Tuesday, where he faced tough questions on his decisions and relationships. The reverend’s call for truth and accountability echoes wider concerns about trust in leadership, especially in a country still healing from political violence and corruption scandals.

Shocking Error in the Report: Kgompela Declared Dead While Alive

The commentary blasts the Global Initiative report on political killings, presented by Mchunu, for wrongly stating that Cde Cllr Xolile Kgompela is deceased. Khumalo stresses: “Let it be known unequivocally: Cde Kgompela is alive, active, and serving his community with dedication.” He calls the mistake reckless and irresponsible, unfit for an office meant to seek truth and justice.

Kgompela, a former Speaker in Tsomo, Eastern Cape, has been involved in local politics and community work. The error in the report raises questions about its accuracy and how such basic facts were missed. This slip-up has led to calls for better checks in official documents, especially those dealing with sensitive issues like political killings, where wrong info can harm reputations and families.

Affidavit Controversy: Mchunu’s Legal Team Acts Without Orders?

Khumalo highlights Mchunu’s claim that his legal team got an affidavit from Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala—a murder-accused businessman in prison—without his say-so. “Such an assertion raises serious questions about the Minister’s credibility and the veracity of his claims,” Khumalo writes.

In his testimony, Mchunu distanced himself from Matlala, saying he does not know him and that the affidavit, denying any link between them, was obtained independently. Matlala, linked to corruption and organised crime, provided the statement from prison as part of Mchunu’s defence bundle. Critics see this as odd, questioning why Mchunu’s team would seek it if there was no connection. The minister has denied any ties to crime syndicates, but the affidavit saga adds fuel to doubts about his honesty.

Denials and Twists: The Mogotsi Connection Unravelled

Another key point in Khumalo’s piece is Mchunu’s denial of knowing Brown Mogotsi, a North West businessman tied to corruption allegations. Khumalo calls it “demonstrably false,” noting Mchunu’s later admission of knowing him since 2017 as a comrade.

In Tuesday’s session, Mchunu clarified he knows Mogotsi casually from ANC circles but has no deep personal ties. “In the period, I’ve never asked him whether he’s married or not, I’ve never gone to his home… because we just occasionally talk about this and that,” he said. He accused Mkhwanazi of twisting his March denial before the police committee, where he claimed not to know Mogotsi, into something misleading.

Mogotsi, raided by police recently over fraud claims, has been linked to Mchunu and Matlala in commission testimonies. Mchunu drew a line between “associate” and “comrade,” insisting their chats were light and not business-related. This back-and-forth has led to calls for clearer answers, with Khumalo arguing it shows a “tangled web of inconsistencies.”

The Threat Recording: No Evidence of Danger

Khumalo also slams Mchunu’s claim that Mkhwanazi threatened him in a recording by his chief of staff, Cedric Nkabinde. “When the recording was reviewed during proceedings, no such threat existed. This is not merely an error; it is a deliberate misrepresentation of fact,” he writes.

Mchunu advised Nkabinde to record after reports of Mkhwanazi’s anger over the PKTT disbandment. He alleged threats of a “fight back,” but the audio played in hearings showed no such words, only casual talks. Mchunu has asked to resubmit clearer versions, but the gap has raised doubts. He denies twisting facts, blaming Mkhwanazi for misrepresenting his statements.

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