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Firoz Cachalia

Firoz Cachalia is a South African politician serving as a member of the Democratic Alliance (DA). He holds a position within the party's parliamentary structures, with involvement in oversight and governance matters. Cachalia has been active in scrutinising law enforcement and public safety issues, particularly through engagement with bodies such as the Portfolio Committee on Police. His work focuses on accountability within the South African Police Service (SAPS) and related state institutions. Cachalia represents the DA's commitment to transparency and effective governance in the security sector. He has participated in debates and inquiries concerning the Special Investigating Unit and other mechanisms designed to combat corruption and maladministration. His political career reflects a broader tradition within the DA of challenging government performance and advocating for institutional reform. Cachalia's contributions to parliamentary oversight have made him a recognisable figure in discussions around community safety and policing in South Africa.

Firoz Cachalia Updates


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ActionSA threatens legal action over ‘SAPS secrecy’ on Phala Phala records
9th June 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA has launched an internal appeal against the South African Police Service after the law enforcement agency rejected its Promotion of Access to Information Act application for material... 


Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia
Kieswetter heads up new police panel, as Cachalia announces 9.5% drop in murder rate
22nd May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African Police Service (SAPS) has launched a massive operational turnaround strategy under a comprehensive "police reset agenda" aimed at aggressively dismantling the country's high crime... 


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SAHRC demands SAPS intervention amid surge in anti-foreigner violence in KZN
20th May 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The South African Human Rights Commission has raised the alarm over recent violent attacks targeting foreign nationals, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal. The commission is urging Acting Minister of... 


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Phala Phala: ActionSA demands probe into Presidency officials
16th April 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Following its long battle for the release of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate report into the Phala Phala farm robbery, ActionSA now wants Public Protector advocate Kholeka Gcaleka... 


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ActionSA wants probe into Phala Phala misconduct findings
10th April 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

ActionSA’s parliamentary team is writing to the Portfolio Committees on the Presidency and on Police to institute an urgent inquiry into reported misconduct by Major General Wally Rhoode and... 


Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson
DPWI vows action on unlawful occupation of Knoflokskraal in the Western Cape
7th April 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Following years of unlawful occupation, weak enforcement and failed interventions at Knoflokskraal, in the Western Cape, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Dean Macpherson has outlined a... 


HSF, DA concerned over lack of compliance in SANDF deployment
HSF, DA concerned over lack of compliance in SANDF deployment
12th March 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

The Helen Suzman Foundation (HSF) has expressed concern over the lack of compliance in a South African National Defence Force (SANDF) deployment, with the Democratic Alliance (DA) calling on... 


Illegal mining remains a nationally coordinated organised crime threat, SAPS tells parliamentary committee
Illegal mining remains a nationally coordinated organised crime threat, SAPS tells parliamentary committee
24th February 2026 By: Sabrina Jardim

Amid a resurgence of illegal mining across South Africa, interventions and coordinated measures are being implemented to curb ongoing incidents across the country. This was discussed during an... 


Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia
Overall crime stats remain high, Cachalia to ‘re-invigorate’ community policing
20th February 2026 By: Thabi Shomolekae

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia on Friday said although various categories of violent crime have declined, overall levels remain unacceptably high. In releasing the 2025/26 third quarter... 


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