Ramaphosa cites no plan to have 2 police ministers for a long time
On Friday, Ramaphosa oversaw the swearing-in of Firoz Cachalia as minister without portfolio at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
President Cyril Ramaphosa and 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.
JOHANNESBURG - President Cyril Ramaphosa said he doesn’t plan on having two police ministers for a very long time.
On Friday, Ramaphosa oversaw the swearing-in of Firoz Cachalia as minister without portfolio at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
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Cachalia has been appointed the acting police minister while the man he is filling in for, Senzo Mchunu, is on indefinite paid leave of absence following corruption allegations against him.
Ramaphosa said Mchunu is preparing to appear before the South African Police Service (SAPS) commission of inquiry, where he will address the allegations surrounding him.
“I know there is a technicality about seeming to have two ministers in the same portfolio, and that is a matter. I do believe [it] will be resolved in a short space of time. I have directed the commission to complete its work as quickly as possible, so whatever confusion or period there might be, it's going to be of a short duration.”