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Professor Firoz Cachalia

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia Vows Open-Minded Approach

South Africa’s newly appointed Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, has committed to entering his role without preconceived notions about the South African Police Service (SAPS). Speaking after his appointment by President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday, Cachalia emphasized a collaborative approach as he
July 14, 2025
Senzo Mchunu

Mchunu Accused of Favoring Junior Staffer

An unsigned letter circulating on social media accuses Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of improperly promoting Kamogelo Mogotsi from a Level 7 administrative role to a Level 13 spokesperson position while he was Minister of Public Service and Administration. The promotion, which skipped
July 11, 2025
KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

Sibiya Denies Mkhwanazi’s Syndicate Allegations

Deputy National Commissioner Lieutenant General Shadrack Sibiya has firmly denied allegations by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused him and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu of complicity in a syndicate linked to drug cartels and business figures. The claims, aired
July 7, 2025
Ian Cameron

SAPS Urged to Act on Rogue Officers to Restore Trust

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has called for the immediate suspension of all South African Police Service (SAPS) officers arrested in the past week, pending internal investigations. This follows concerns over a perceived lenient approach by SAPS
June 30, 2025
ian cameron

SA Parliament demands answers over R25m police hotel purchase

SA Police committee seeks explanation for crime intelligence unit’s property acquisition amid concerns over resource management. The parliamentary police committee has called for an urgent explanation regarding the South African Police Service’s (SAPS) crime intelligence unit’s controversial R25 million hotel purchase in
January 22, 2025