MK Party councillor in KZN alleges that suspended Minister Mchunu wanted him to be arrested

AN uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party councillor, Doshie “Gaddafi” Govender, has spoken out about an alleged elaborate scheme by suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu to have him arrested shortly before he was set to participate in a by-election in the KwaDukuza Municipality.
Govender stated that he learned of his impending arrest a few days before the by-elections in April. Reports indicate that KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lt General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, informed the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry that Mchunu allegedly used the police to undermine Govender in KwaDukuza.
Mkhwanazi also told the commission that Mchunu interfered in police work to have Govender arrested before the by-elections. Govender claimed that Mchunu called a North Coast station commander, Major General Antony Gopal, to a meeting to discuss a case that he and his ANC colleagues believed involved him.
At that time, Govender had left the ANC, citing accusations of discrimination, and joined the MK Party. In a statement to The Mercury, Govender detailed the unfolding events:
“On the 19th of September 2025, day 3 of the Madlanga Commission took place. General Mkhwanazi made a statement highlighting an important aspect of my by-election campaign.
“He stated the involvement of the Minister of Police, Senzo Mchunu, and his attempts to derail my candidacy in the by-election for Ward 28. The admission made by General Mkhwanazi was indeed correct and true.”
Govender added that the Minister of Police played a significant role in campaigning for his rival party, the ANC.
He received insight about the plot against him on the 24th of March 2025, after being contacted by a senior ANC official who insisted he withdraw his candidacy with the IEC and the MK Party.
The official promised him a top deployment in the KwaDukuza Municipality, as well as a position as a PR Councillor. However, Govender made it clear that he had left the ANC due to their racial stance within the Indian, Coloured and White community in the Ilembe Region.
Despite the official’s attempts, Govender rejected the offer. “For anyone who knows me, they know I am a strong individual who does things for my community rather than for self-gain,” he stated. On the 29th of March, Govender received a warning call from a close associate within the ANC, advising him to be cautious.
He alleged that General Gizenga Mpanza Region officials, under the leadership of an ex-mayor, along with the police minister, were trying to prevent him from contesting the election.
They had allegedly orchestrated a plan to have him arrested the day before the election, fearing he would win Ward 28 under the MK Party banner.
“On the same day, the Minister of Police conducted a ‘shop-to-shop’ visit in Shakaskraal CBD, attempting to solicit negative feedback about me. This effort failed miserably as local businesses clearly expressed their support for me, reaffirming my strong leadership qualities.
Govender said that as a last resort, the Minister of Police reportedly set up a meeting with the station commander, requesting all past files on Govender to see what could be reopened to justify an arrest.
“Upon verifying this information with General Gopal, he was assured that there was no reason for (me) to be arrested, reflecting Gopal’s commitment to maintaining a strong, honest, and sincere work ethic free from political influence,” he said.
When asked about the allegations, Police Minister Mchunu said, “Yes, I’m aware; I still have to listen to more of these, they are coming. I will, however, be responding at the Commission itself since they were aired there; they require to be rebutted there, my apology.”
*This article was first published by IOL News