Embattled Police Minister Mchunu gifted R20K phone, goat, and blanket in 2025 disclosures | MP's DECLARATIONS
Senzo Mchunu's asset declaration: Phone, goat, and blanket listed.
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A R20,000 cellphone and a goat, and a blanket valued at R2,350 were the only gifts embattled police minister Senzo Mchunu received.
This was revealed in the 2025 Parliament's Register of Members' Interests.
Listed under 'Gifts and Hospitality', Mchunu declared that he had received the phone from the Ambassador of the Republic of China and the goat and blanket from the community of Onyango in Ulundi, KwaZulu-Natal.
The register is a public document that contains information about the financial and other interests of Members of Parliament (MPs). It attempts to increase openness, accountability, and public trust in the legislative process by requiring MPs to declare any conflicts between their public obligations and private interests.
Mchunu is currently on special leave after KZN Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi also alleged that he disbanded a task force that was set up to investigate political killings in the province.
The African National Congress (ANC) veteran did not declare ownership of any companies, businesses, or partnerships. Mchunu also claimed that he is not a member of a business organisation, nor is being sponsored by any entity.
However, Mchunu did declare ownership of properties in KZN:
Residential - Panorama, Empangeni in KZN - 812sqm
Residential: Ngwelezane Township, Empangeni - 512sqm
Farm: Vryheid - 403 hectares
Apart from his work in the government, Mchunu also has no income-generating assets, and has no trust, which is popular for other MPs.
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