The South African Policing Union (SAPU) has issued a stern warning to the newly appointed minister of police Senzo Mchunu to stay in his lane and not to try to interfere with the operational matters of the police.
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced his inclusive Government of National Unity Cabinet for the 7th administration at the Union Buildings on Sunday night . The cabinet includes ministers from the ANC, DA, IFP, PA, FF+, PAC and Good.
Ramaphosa appointed Mchunu as the new minister of police, retained Cassel Mathale as the deputy minister, and appointed former Limpopo MEC of education Polly Boshielo as the second deputy minister.
The police union, SAPU, welcomed Mchunus appointment but issued a stern warning as he assumed leadership of the police ministry.
SAPU calls upon Minister Mchunu to walk in his lane and not interfere with the operational business of the police as that responsibility constitutionally lies with the national police commissioner.
