Firoz Cachalia

Firoz Cachalia is a prominent South African academic and public servant, known for his role as the chairperson of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council. He has previously served as the Gauteng Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for community safety and is recognized for his contributions to addressing issues of governance and corruption in South Africa. Recently, he was appointed as the acting Minister of Police amid a scandal involving police infiltration by criminal syndicates.

Global Media Ratings

Dominance

0.01%

Persistence

1 wks

Reach

1,361,443

Power

9,218$

Sentiment

5.55

Countries Mentioned

Country	Mentions	Sentiment	Dominance	+ Persistence	x Population	= Reach	x GDP (millions)	= Power
South Africa	5	6.20	1.87%	+10%	59,308,690	1,221,715	$350,000	7,210$
United Kingdom	2	5.50	0.07%	+0%	67,886,011	47,841	$2,700,000	1,903$
Jamaica	1	5.00	0.07%	+0%	2,961,167	2,062	$15,000	10$
Tanzania	1	5.00	0.15%	+0%	59,734,213	89,826	$63,000	95$
Totals	9				189,890,081	1,361,444	$3,128,000	9,218$

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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa: Firoz Cachalia was appointed as acting police minister while Mchunu is under investigation. 6

Cyril Ramaphosa Senzo Mchunu Jacob Zuma Mbuyiseli Madlanga Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Kate Hofmeyr Ngwako Maenetje Anton Katz Dali Mpofu Lincoln Machaba Bonginkosi Khanyile

Mail & Guardian: Concourt reserves judgment on MK party’s challenge to Ramaphosa suspending police minister – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa: Firoz Cachalia was appointed as acting minister by President Ramaphosa following the suspension of Senzo Mchunu. 5

Cyril Ramaphosa Senzo Mchunu Jacob Zuma Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi John Hlophe Mbuyiseli Madlanga Fannie Masemola Thoko Didiza Mandisa Maya

Mail & Guardian: MK party to square off in court against Ramaphosa and Mchunu – The Mail & Guardian

United Kingdom: Firoz Cachalia is set to become the new acting police minister following the dismissal of Senzo Mchunu. 5

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Cyril Ramaphosa Senzo Mchunu Richard Mdluli Bheki Cele Calvin Rafadi Johan Burger Gareth Newham

BBC: Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi: The top cop who stood up to politicians

South Africa: Firoz Cachalia has been appointed as acting police minister while the inquiry proceeds. 6

Fikile Mbalula Senzo Mchunu Cyril Ramaphosa Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Mbuyiseli Madlanga Vusimuzi Matlala Brown Mogotsi

Mail & Guardian: Mchunu to stay in parliament, ANC committee despite suspension – The Mail & Guardian

Jamaica: Firoz Cachalia was announced as the acting minister of police by Cyril Ramaphosa. 5

Cyril Ramaphosa Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Senzo Mchunu Shadrack Sibiya Nhlamulo Ndhlela

The Gleaner – major Jamaican newspaper, est. 1834: South African president suspends police minister and launches probe into alleged links to criminals | News

Tanzania: Firoz Cachalia was appointed as acting minister of police by Cyril Ramaphosa. 5

Cyril Ramaphosa Senzo Mchunu Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi

The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004: South Africa's Ramaphosa removes police minister over criminal link allegations

South Africa: Professor Firoz Cachalia has been appointed as acting minister of police. 7

Cyril Ramaphosa Senzo Mchunu Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Mbuyiseli Madlanga Brett Herron Dereleen James

Mail & Guardian: Ramaphosa puts Mchunu on leave of absence over police infiltration scandal – The Mail & Guardian

United Kingdom: Ramaphosa also announced law professor Firoz Cachalia had been appointed as interim police minister. 6

Cyril Ramaphosa Senzo Mchunu Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Fannie Masemola Vusimuzi Matlala

BBC: Cyril Ramaphosa suspends SA police minister Senzo Mchunu over allegations

South Africa: Ramaphosa appointed Professor Firoz Cachalia as acting minister of police. 7

Cyril Ramaphosa Senzo Mchunu Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Vusimuzi Matlala Mbuyiseli Madlanga Brett Herron Dereleen James

Mail & Guardian: Ramaphosa puts Mchunu on leave of absence over police infiltration scandal – The Mail & Guardian