Newly-appointed police minister Prof Firoz Cachalia speaks to Sowetan

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Following President Cyril Ramaphosa’s cabinet reshuffle, Prof Firoz Cachalia has been appointed as South Africa’s new minister of police, with Senzo Mchunu placed on special leave. In a brief telephonic interview with SowetanLIVE reporter Koena Mashale, Cachalia responds to his appointment and outlines how he plans to tackle the challenges that lie ahead.

14 Jul English South Africa News

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