Portfolio Committee on Police Chairperson Ian Cameron Demands Ramaphosa Ends Suspended Police Minister Senzo Mchunu’s Pay After Revealing R3.16 Million Salary And R2.7 Million Already Paid To His Lawyers Portfolio Committee on Police Chairperson Ian Cameron has raised concerns over the cost to taxpayers of Senzo Mchunu’s legal representation and the continued remuneration of two police ministers. Cameron revealed that R2.7 million has already been paid for Mchunu’s lawyers, in addition to his salary while on special leave and the remuneration of Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia. According to Cameron, Mchunu received R3.16 million in remuneration while on special leave, while Cachalia received R3.02 million. Together with the legal costs, the disclosed expenditure amounts to approximately R8.89 million. Cameron said the salary figures only run until August 2026, while the latest parliamentary reply does not disclose how much additional legal funding has been approved or committed. Cameron compared the amount to the South African Police Service’s advertised 2026 constable salary, saying it represents more than 35 annual basic salaries before benefits, training and operational costs. He also highlighted staffing shortages at Khayelitsha’s Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit, which had 21 officials against an identified ideal of 43 during his May oversight visit. Cameron said President Cyril Ramaphosa could relieve Mchunu of his Cabinet post while he remains a Member of Parliament, arguing that any entitlement to legal representation is a separate matter. He called for the arrangement involving two ministerial pay packages for one portfolio to end and urged the Police and Justice departments to disclose the full legal bill and clarify limits on further spending.