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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Concourt rejects Zuma, MK direct access application in Ramaphosa challenge – The Mail & Guardian
The legal team of former president Jacob Zuma and his uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party took aim at his successor Cyril Ramaphosa in the constitutional court this week, accusing him of double standards in dealing with ministers implicated in corruption or other wrongdoing. After Wednesday’s arguments, the apex court dismissed the party’s application for direct access to it, ruling that the matter did not fall within its exclusive jurisdiction. The pa…
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