DA Calls On Acting Police Minister Cachalia To Account To NCOP On SAPS Body Camera Rollout

The Democratic Alliance (DA) in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has called for acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia to appear before Parliament to explain the status of the police body-camera rollout.

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The party says the briefing is long overdue, particularly after the police ministry committed last year to equipping some officers with body-worn cameras by April 2025.

That commitment was announced by former police minister Senzo Mchunu, who has since been placed on special leave while investigations into alleged political interference within the South African Police Service (SAPS) continue.

Police Body Camera Rollout Under Parliamentary Scrutiny

DA NCOP member Mzamo Billy said he is moving swiftly to ensure parliamentary oversight on the matter.

“I am actually writing to the chairperson of the Select Committee of Security and Justice today to demand that the minister be called urgently, where he will come and account, and tell us exactly what is happening, as far as the body cameras are concerned,” Billy said.

The DA maintains that Parliament must be kept fully informed about whether the original timelines remain achievable and how implementation is progressing on the ground.

Calls for Clarity on KwaZulu-Natal Police Shootouts

In addition to the body-camera rollout, Billy said the party expects Cachalia to brief lawmakers on recent deadly police shootouts in KwaZulu-Natal.

According to the DA, the situation in the province requires transparency and accountability, particularly as concerns continue to mount around policing methods and public safety.

The party insists that a comprehensive update to the NCOP would help restore confidence in both the reform process and the oversight role of Parliament.

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