Simphiwe Nkosi1 August 2025 | 12:24

[WATCH] ‘Public safety and security are my top priority’ – Cachalia

Professor Firoz Cachalia has officially been sworn in as the acting minister of police. He replaces Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on an indefinite leave of absence following damning allegations of corruption against him. Cachalia was sworn in on Friday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.

[WATCH] ‘Public safety and security are my top priority’ – Cachalia

Police Minister Firoz Cachalia after his swearing-in as the acting minister of police at the Union Buildings in Pretoria on 1 August 2025. Picture: Simphiwe Nkosi/EWN