JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave of absence with immediate effect.
This after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's startling allegations against the Police Minister.
Mhwanazi alleges Mchunu is colluding with the criminal underworld and interfering in police investigations.
Ramaphosa is also setting up a commission of inquiry to investigate Mkhwanazi's claims.
The President addressed the nation on Sunday at the Union Buildings.