'Less talk, more action': New minister's first task should be to restore ...

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New police minister, Senzo Mchunu. (Lulama Zenzile/Netwerk24)

Community members hope the appointment of Senzo Mchunu will bring a fresh perspective to crime-fighting efforts.

Crime experts, however, say he will have a tough job to restore trust in the police.

President Cyril Ramaphosa on Sunday announced that Mchunu would take over the post of police minister, which was previously held by Bheki Cele.

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