Department of Police (South Africa)

The Department of Police (formerly known as the Department of Safety and Security) is a department of the South African government responsible for policing policy and oversight. The department is responsible for the South African Police Service (SAPS) and the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID).

The current Minister of Police is Firoz Cachalia, who has held the position since August 2025, following the suspension of Senzo Mchunu.

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Department of Police