Firoz Cachalia Sworn in as Acting Police Minister Amid MK Legal Challenge

Professor Firoz Cachalia has officially been sworn in as South Africa’s Acting Minister of Police. This follows President Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement nearly two weeks ago that Police Minister Senzo Mchunu would be placed on special leave, as a commission of inquiry investigates allegations of corruption within the police service. Cachalia’s appointment marks a historic moment, as he is the first minister in the current administration to be appointed from outside […]