Ramaphosa Suspends Police Minister Amid Corruption Probe

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave following allegations that he conspired with criminal syndicates and sabotaged investigations into political assassinations. Ramaphosa has appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia, chair of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council, as the acting police minister. A judicial commission of inquiry, led by Acting Deputy Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, will investigate claims of law enforcement infiltration by criminal networks and the alleged involvement of politicians, prosecutors, and businesspeople. The allegations were first made public by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The move has been welcomed by some organizations, but critics and opposition parties question the likely effectiveness of another commission, citing Ramaphosa's previous inaction on anti-corruption reports. Analysts caution that the inquiry could become a lengthy process with limited results unless urgent action is taken.