Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia’s impartiality has come under scrutiny following his remarks that removing President Cyril Ramaphosa from office could trigger national instability.

Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia’s objectivity has been questioned after he pleaded with the ANC and the parties in the Government of National Unity (GNU) to protect President Cyril Ramaphosa against his possible removal from office.

Cachalia, who made these remarks during an interview with eNCA, stated that impeaching Ramaphosa will destabilise the country, adding that the ANC and its partners in the GNU must protect him.

While the ANC announced its support for Ramaphosa, the DA stated its commitment to the GNU saying it will not trade accountability for political power.

Ramaphosa faces a newly established parliamentary impeachment committee investigating his conduct in the Phala Phala farm scandal.