US Edition'Restore Credibility and Fight Corruption': Firoz Cachalia Sworn in as New Police Minister After Mchunu Scandal
SOUTH AFRICA, AUG 1 – The Constitutional Court dismissed legal challenges, enabling Cachalia to lead police reforms amid corruption allegations against his predecessor, with a commission costing R147.9 million underway.
- The court’s unanimous ruling on Thursday concluded the MK Party’s application did not engage its jurisdiction, clearing the way for Cachalia’s swearing-in on Friday, 1 August.
- Former President Jacob Zuma and the uMkhonto weSizwe Party challenged Ramaphosa's decision, claiming he failed his constitutional obligation by not dismissing Mchunu outright, but the court dismissed their case.
- The swearing-in ceremony at the Union Buildings was administered by Acting Judge President A Ledwaba and presided over by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
- Acting Police Minister Cachalia is set to meet with General Fannie Masemola on Thursday to discuss the KwaZulu-Natal political killings task team, Ramaphosa said he expects to meet with him on Wednesday.
- With SAPS facing under-resourced stations and leadership gaps, Cachalia’s appointment comes as South Africans demand tangible safety improvements.
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New police minister warns against 'shoot to kill' tactics
Newly appointed Police Minister, Professor Firoz Cachalia, has warned against the abuse of police power and the use of deadly force, stating it could lead to tragic incidents like the Marikana massacre or the killing of Andries Tatane during a service delivery protest. Speaking shortly after his swearing-in at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on Friday, Cachalia rejected any “shoot to kill” approach within the South African Police Service (SAPS).…
South Africa: Cachalia to Be Sworn in As Police Minister After Concourt Dismisses Zuma and MK's Application
In a unanimous ruling, the Constitutional Court found that the MK party's challenge to the President's decision to place Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave and appoint Firoz Cachalia as acting police minister did not fall within its jurisdiction.
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