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Podcast: First Take SA
Episode: Gwede Mantashe appointed as acting Police Minister & Shadrack Sibiya placed on leave
Description: President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe as Acting Police Minister with immediate effect. He'll hold the role until Professor Firoz Cachalia steps in from August, following his retirement from Wits University. Meanwhile, National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has confirmed that his deputy, Lieutenant-General Shadrack Sibiya, is on leave. This comes amid explosive allegations by KZN Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi of a criminal syndicate within SAPS leadership. Elvis Presslin spoke to Security Strategist and retired Interpol Ambassador, Andy Mashaile