President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave amid ongoing investigations into allegations of corruption and abuse of power. The announcement was made during a national address last night. Professor Firoz Cachalia will assume the role of acting police minister from  August first. The decision follows claims by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused Mchunu of interfering in police investigations and having links to controversial businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, currently detained on attempted murder charges. For reaction to the President's address, Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba, DA National spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau and Political Analyst, from North West University, Professor Andre Duvenhage

<p>President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave amid ongoing investigations into allegations of corruption and abuse of power. The announcement was made during a national address last night. Professor Firoz Cachalia will assume the role of acting police minister from &nbsp;August first. The decision follows claims by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Lieutenant General, Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who accused Mchunu of interfering in police investigations and having links to controversial businessman Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala, currently detained on attempted murder charges. For reaction to the President's address, Elvis Presslin spoke to ActionSA Leader Herman Mashaba, DA National spokesperson, Karabo Khakhau and Political Analyst, from North West University, Professor Andre Duvenhage</p>

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