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South Africa’s two deputy police ministers have operated without formal duties for over a year despite drawing full salaries, sparking calls for President Cyril Ramaphosa to eliminate all 43 deputy minister positions from his cabinet. Deputy Police Minister Cassel Mathale told parliament’s ad hoc committee on Tuesday that suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu had not […]

Deputy Minister of Police Cassel Mathale will appear before Parliament’s ad hoc committee investigating allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. Mathale is scheduled to testify alongside Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia and fellow Deputy Minister Polly Boshielo on Tuesday. The appearances follow the conclusion of […]

CAPE TOWN, 21 October 2025– Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has strongly rejected allegations that he has any connection with murder-accused businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala, during his ongoing testimony before Parliament. Testifying for the third consecutive day before Parliament’s ad hoc committee on Tuesday, Mchunu denies ever meeting or communicating with Matlala, either directly or […]

Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu will testify before Parliament’s Ad Hoc Committee on Thursday and Friday to respond to allegations of political interference and corruption within South African police leadership. The committee, investigating claims by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, will resume hearings Thursday after a one-day break Wednesday. Evidence leader Advocate Norman […]

Former police minister Bheki Cele has not responded to parliament’s invitation to testify before the committee investigating corruption allegations within South Africa’s police service, the committee chairperson said Wednesday. Soviet Lekganyane confirmed that “with regards to Mr Bheki Cele, we sent a request for him to appear but he has not yet responded,” during a […]
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