Labour Law Expert Challenges Police Minister Mchunu's Paid Leave

MK Party demands Ramaphosa’s resignation as DA confirms Mchunu probe

The uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party has issued a formal letter of demand to President Cyril Ramaphosa, calling for his resignation or the withdrawal of his recent public announcements, Cape {town} Etc reports. The move comes following escalating tensions over Ramaphosa’s decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on leave and establish a judicial commission of inquiry. Meanwhile, the Democratic Alliance (DA) has confirmed that criminal charges a…

Ramaphosa’s crime crackdown stumbles as scandal embroils Police Minister

Police minister scandal hampers Ramaphosa’s crime crackdown, fuelling public distrust and political tension in South Africa.

Special leave or velvet-glove suspension? A trend in the public sector – The Mail & Guardian

In recent weeks, South Africa has witnessed two high-profile figures, the minister of police and the chief executive of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), being placed on what is termed “special leave”.  Although cabinet ministers are not employees for the purposes of the Labour Relations Act, this raises the question of whether this concept of “special leave” is just suspension dressed in a velvet glove or whether it carries a different meaning in l…

Concerns that Mchunu's influence still strong despite special leave

Ramaphosa has been criticised for failing to take stronger action against Mchunu.