President Ramaphosa lifts Fannie Masemola’s suspension

Masemola is expected to resume his full duties next Monday.

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Oct 16, 2026 - 09:05
President Ramaphosa lifts Fannie Masemola’s suspension

President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted the suspension of National Police Commissioner, General Fannie Masemola. He is expected to resume his full duties next Monday.

Masemola was put on precautionary suspension after he was charged with contravention of the Public Finance Management Act over the irregular R228 million South African Police Service (SAPS) Medicare tender awarded to a company owned by alleged criminal kingpin, Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

However, charges against Masemola were withdrawn last month.

Presidential spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, says, “President Ramaphosa welcomes the National Police Commissioner on his return to his full duties and expresses his appreciation to Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane, who served with distinction as Acting National Police Commissioner in the interim.”

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