Kaya 959 Point of View with Phemelo Motene

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia to use unreleased anti-corruption report to address police, intelligence failur

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After handing President Ramaphosa a scathing anti-corruption report over a year ago, Professor Firoz Cachalia finally has the chance to act. Appointed Acting Minister of Police, the legal scholar is faced with a difficult task of confronting deep-rooted dysfunction, poor leadership, and political interference within SAPS and Crime Intelligence. Phemelo speaks to Professor Cachalia about how he plans to implement long-overdue reforms using the very report the presidency has yet to release.
15 Jul 1PM English South Africa Education · Careers

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