Police Minister Placed on Leave Amid Corruption Probe

President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed Police Minister Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave following allegations of corruption and interference in the South African Police Service. A judicial commission of inquiry, chaired by Acting Chief Justice Mbuyiseli Madlanga, has been established to investigate claims that Mchunu colluded with external figures, including businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, and obstructed probes into political killings. Law professor Firoz Cachalia has been appointed as acting Police Minister during the investigation. Mchunu denies all allegations and has pledged to cooperate with the inquiry. The commission is expected to submit a preliminary report within three months. The developments have intensified public and political scrutiny of government integrity in South Africa.