Professor Firoz Cachalia has officially been sworn in as the acting minister of police.
He replaces Senzo Mchunu, who has been placed on an indefinite leave of absence following damning allegations of corruption against him.
Firoz Cachalia
Cachalia was sworn in on Friday at the Union Buildings in Pretoria.
“I solemnly affirm that I will be faithful to the Republic of South Africa and will obey, respect and uphold the Constitution and all other laws of the Republic and I undertake to hold my office as minister with honour and dignity and to be a true and faithful councillor and not to divulge directly or indirectly any secret matter entrusted to me,” Cachalia said when taking his oath of office.
In other news – Prince Kaybee sparks debate over having children at a young age
South African musician Prince Kaybee ignited a fierce online debate after sharing his opinion on parenting and aging. The popular DJ and producer suggested that people should consider having children while they are still young to avoid burdening their kids emotionally later in life.
The post immediately went viral, drawing both praise and backlash from users across the platform. Many users challenged his perspective, arguing that financial stability should be prioritized over age when deciding to have children. Read More