Hill-Lewis urges Ramaphosa to appoint a permanent police minister, decries Mchunu’s R2.6m salary
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has formally requested that President Cyril Ramaphosa appoint a permanent police minister to address South Africa's escalating crime crisis. The position has been held by an acting minister for over a year following the suspension of Senzo Mchunu.
Why it matters
The lack of permanent leadership in the police ministry is seen as a major obstacle to addressing systemic corruption and rising violent crime in South Africa.
DA leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has written to President Cyril Ramaphosa asking him to appoint a permanent minister of police.
The article reports on a political request from an opposition leader while providing context on the suspension of the previous minister without taking a partisan stance.
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