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“I Barely Know Him”: Suspended Police Boss Pushes Back on Mathibeli Links

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Last updated: February 20, 2026 6:16 pm
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February 19, 2026
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Johannesburg – Suspended police boss Senzo Mchunu has rejected claims of a close relationship with businessman Calvin Mathibeli, stating that he “barely knows” him amid mounting public scrutiny.

Mchunu’s remarks come as questions circulate regarding alleged links between senior law enforcement officials and private business figures. He has denied any improper association, maintaining that any interaction with Mathibeli was limited and not indicative of a personal alliance.

The controversy has intensified political debate, with opposition figures calling for transparency and clarity around the circumstances that led to his suspension.

No formal findings relating to alleged misconduct between the two have been publicly confirmed at this stage. Authorities have not announced the outcome of any investigative process linked to the matter.

The unfolding developments have placed additional pressure on police leadership at a time when public confidence in law enforcement structures remains a sensitive national issue.

Anyone with additional information relating to this story can contact us through email press@townpress.co.za.

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