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title: "Ramaphosa puts Senzo Mchunu on leave, Prof Firoz Cachalia to act as police minister"
description: "Follow live updates as President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation about the scandal at the top echelons of the police force."
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publisher: "Daily Maverick"
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author: "Daily Maverick"
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canonical_url: "https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-07-13-live-updates-ramaphosa-police-scandal-mchunu-mogotsi-mkhwanazi/"
published: "2025-07-13T17:54:50"
updated: "2025-07-13T20:30:59"
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# Ramaphosa puts Senzo Mchunu on leave, Prof Firoz Cachalia to act as police minister

> Follow live updates as President Cyril Ramaphosa addresses the nation about the scandal at the top echelons of the police force.

By Daily Maverick · Published 13 July 2025, 19:54 SAST · Updated 13 July 2025, 22:30 SAST

## Key points
- Mark your calendars and charge your devices—live updates kick off at 18:00 on Sunday, 13 July, because who doesn’t love a little real-time drama?
- Live updates scheduled to commence at 18:00 on Sunday, 13 July.
- Anticipation builds as key events unfold.
- Stay tuned for real-time coverage and insights.
- Follow along for the latest developments and analysis.

## Content

*[Live blog — follow updates on the original page](https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-07-13-live-updates-ramaphosa-police-scandal-mchunu-mogotsi-mkhwanazi/)*