# President Cyril Ramaphosa has denied claims that his decision to place Police minister Senzo Mchunu on special leave rather than dismissing him amounted to special treatment of an ally. He has submitted papers to the Constitutional Court in response to an urgent application by the MK Party and its leader, Jacob Zuma. The application states that Ramaphosa’s decision is irrational and inconsistent. Ramaphosa has argued that his power to appoint and dismiss ministers includes the discretion to place them on special leave, especially under circumstances that require an impartial investigation.
Ramaphosa denies claims of special treatment towards minister Mchunu