Firoz Cachalia sworn in as police minister
Firoz Cachalia has been sworn in as our acting Minister of Police.
"I solemnly affirm that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa and will obey, respect and uphold the Constitution," Cachalia said at his swearing-in ceremony on Friday.
The former Wits law professor and director of the Mandela Institute took his oath of office during a brief ceremony at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
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Cachalia steps into his new role, a day after the MK Party lost its Constitutional Court bid to block his appointment.
President Cyril Ramaphosa placed Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave pending the outcome of an inquiry into serious allegations linking him to criminal activities.
Ramaphosa confirmed the acting minister's appointment.
"In terms of the powers vested in me by Section 91 (3) C of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, I have decided to appoint Professor Cachalia as minister for the portfolio indicated in the signed President's Act."
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