South African police minister suspended over corruption allegations | News

President Ramaphosa’s move follows accusations that Senzo Mchunu interfered with sensitive investigations.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended his police minister “with immediate effect” over corruption allegations, a week after a provincial police chief made the accusations.

In a country facing endemic corruption, Sunday’s announcement was highly anticipated after a week of speculation over the fate of Senzo Mchunu, who became police minister a year ago after the…