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Charges confirmed against Masemola by NPA and SAPS as Ramaphosa acknowledges the case
General Fannie Masemola faces charges under the Public Finance Management Act linked to a R360 million procurement tender involving fraud and corruption, with 12 officers already arrested.
- On Wednesday, the National Prosecuting Authority charged National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola regarding the Medicare24 procurement tender, with his court appearance scheduled for April 21, 2026.
- Concerns regarding the R360 million contract awarded to Medicare24 Tshwane District in June 2024 prompted the arrest of 12 senior police officers on charges of fraud, corruption, and money laundering.
- Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia clarified that General Masemola faces charges under Section 38 of the Public Finance Management Act rather than corruption, and remains National Commissioner without suspension.
- Ian Cameron, The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, noted the charges with grave concern, stating, "We are looking forward to the appearance of the Police Commissioner before the court."
- Exposing alleged collusion between senior police and criminal syndicates, The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry reveals a culture of compromised financial ties undermining public confidence in the South African Police Service.
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President Cyril Ramaphosa notes charges against Fannie Masemola
President Cyril Ramaphosa has acknowledged the decision by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) to charge Fannie Masemola, National Police Commissioner, with the matter scheduled for court on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. The president also took note of the arrest of 12 senior police officers in connection with a procurement-related investigation. Will address the matter In a statement released on Wednesday, the Presidency said: “President Cyril R…
South Africa: Committee Chairperson Welcomes Confirmation of Appearance of the National Police Commissioner Before a Court of Justice
Press Release - The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Mr Ian Cameron, has noted with grave concern the confirmation by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) of charges against the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service(SAPS), General Fannie Masemola and his scheduled court appearance.
Masemola still National Commissioner, not facing corruption charges, Cachalia says
Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia says he will meet with President Cyril Ramaphosa regarding National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, adding that he has not been suspended. Masemola is set to be formally charged in connection with the R360 million South African Police Service (Saps) health services tender awarded to criminally accused businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala. Summons Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe on Wednesday con…
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