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Professor Firoz Cachalia to Be Sworn in as Acting Police Minister Following MK Party's Dismissal by ConCourt

SOUTH AFRICA, JUL 31 – The court ruled the MKP failed to prove urgent grounds to block Minister Mchunu's leave and commission probe into alleged political and criminal interference, the judgment stated.

  • On Thursday, 31 July 2025, the Constitutional Court dismissed MKP’s urgent application challenging Minister Mchunu’s special leave, citing lack of jurisdiction.
  • Spurred by allegations, KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi accused Mchunu and Sibiya of political interference this month, prompting Ramaphosa to establish an inquiry.
  • During the hearing, Justice Rammaka Mathopo noted no case for direct access and described the challenge as a 'stock standard' presidential conduct case for the high court.
  • Advocate Dali Mpofu said the MKP legal team will study the judgment and consider options after the court dismissed their urgent challenge, with Cachalia to be sworn in on Friday.
  • Facing low public trust, Professor Firoz Cachalia steps into the acting role amid serious allegations of political interference and corruption in police governance, following the court’s dismissal of MKP’s challenge.
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The Citizen broke the news in South Africa on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
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