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Mchunu’s pay and legal fees cost taxpayers at least R5.8m while on special leave
Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia has revealed that taxpayers have paid R2.7 million towards Police Minister Senzo Mchunu's legal fees while he remains at home on special leave.
South Africa
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has received more than R3.1m in remuneration and incurred R2.7m in state-funded legal costs while on special leave, according to a parliamentary response. Critics say taxpayers are paying for two ministerial positions.
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- October 28, 2026
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