Taxpayers fork out R6.18m for Mchunu and Cachalia’s pay
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has disclosed that more than R6.18 million was incurred for the remuneration of himself and Senzo Mchunu while Mchunu remaines on special leave.
Taxpayers disbursed over R6.18 million in ministerial pay to Senzo Mchunu and Firoz Cachalia while Mchunu was on special leave. The total cost of R6,187,364.48 covered the time span from July 2025 to August 2026. This figure includes Cachalia's R3,024,834.58 remuneration between August 1 and August 31, 2026, and Mchunu's R3,162,529.90 between July 14 and August 31, 2026.
MK Party MP Emerald Madlala inquired about the expenditure on both ministers' pay since Mchunu was placed on special leave. Cachalia explained that ministerial pay is set under the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act, with adjustments published in the Government Gazette. Mchunu's leave began on July 13, 2025, and he assumed acting Police Minister duties from August 1, 2025.
Consequently, his remuneration began on July 14, while Cachalia's started on August 1. Mchunu was placed on special leave after KZN police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi leveled allegations of political interference and the dissolution of the Political Killings Task Team, leading to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry. Mchunu has testified before the inquiry regarding his actions, including the task team's disbandment.
Recently, police served Mchunu with a court warrant authorizing the seizure of six cellular phones, one of which was confiscated. The warrant is linked to a criminal investigation involving corruption, fraud, and obstructing justice. Mchunu's spokesperson confirmed he complied with the court order.
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