Fannie Masemola
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Oct 19, 2026
Mpho MatlalaGUEST
And so the big issue here is that General Masomola has got to start... building public trust and repair the brand of the SAPS and among other things he has got to make sure that as quick as possible that the recommendations of institutions like IP recommendations that are outstanding are implemented and we expect proper leadership and stewardship from him.
Mpho MatlalaGUEST
In fact, I suspect that what preoccupied the president's mind when he was reinstating General Masemola was to restore stability within the SAPS because right now the SAPS is unstable at leadership level.
Africa MelaneHOST
That building of trust is going to take a massive effort without a doubt.
Africa MelaneHOST
I mean, we have scores of South Africans hooked onto the Madanga Commission and almost on a daily basis, there's yet another revelation that makes us all feel slightly despondent when it comes to crime fighting in South Africa.
Govinda GillSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says he's reinstating the national police chief six months after he was suspended.
Govinda GillSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Last month, prosecutors dropped charges against General Fannie Masemola over allegations that he'd broken public finance rules.
Dionne AnglinHOST
That's it for Radio Cayman's eight o'clock morning news.
Dionne AnglinHOST
I'm Dionne Anglin
Govinda GillSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa says he's reinstating the police chief six months after he was suspended.
Govinda GillSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Last month, prosecutors dropped charges against General Fannie Masemola over allegations that he'd broken public finance rules.
Govinda GillSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Ethiopia is setting up an interim administration in the Tigray region following weeks of fighting between government troops and rebel forces.
Govinda GillSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed says the administration will run the region for six months.
Mandy WienerHOST
The National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola, will return to work on Monday.
Mandy WienerHOST
Remember, he was on, um, uh, special leave, uh, because of the charges against him which have subsequently been dropped.
Mandy WienerHOST
Karinda Jagmohan, EWN reporter on that story for us.
Mandy WienerHOST
Karinda, good afternoon to you.
Mandy WienerHOST
Uh, tell us about this decision for Fannie Masemola to go back to work.
Karinda JagmohanCORRESPONDENT
Good afternoon, Mandy.
Karinda JagmohanCORRESPONDENT
Well, it's been about a month in the making because the charges, the criminal charges against Masemola were withdrawn on the 22nd of September.
Karinda JagmohanCORRESPONDENT
Of course, as he enters into the police office, he has a lot of work on his desk because the police now, you know, the country looking at them to ensure that they get, uh, their office in order following the allegations we've seen.
Cliff ShikoCORRESPONDENT
Cliff Shiko, Jacaranda News Watch in Pretoria.
Dani PainterHOST
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted the suspension of the National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola.
Dani PainterHOST
Masemola was placed on preliminary suspension after his arrest in connection with the Medicare 24 corruption case.
Dani PainterHOST
The charges against Masemola were withdrawn by the MPA.
Cliff ShikoCORRESPONDENT
Cliff Shiko, Jacaranda News Watch in Pretoria.
Dani PainterHOST
President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted the suspension of the National Police Commissioner, Fannie Masemola.
Dani PainterHOST
Masemola was placed on a precautionary suspension after his arrest in connection with the Medicare 24 corruption case.
Dani PainterHOST
The charges against Masemola has been withdrawn by the National Press Prosecuting Authority.
Dineo MatjaleleHOST
Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, says the country's police chief returning to his duties is an opportunity for the SAPS leadership to focus on operational priorities.
Dineo MatjaleleHOST
The presidency confirmed this morning that Fannie Masemola will be back behind his desk on Monday.
Dineo MatjaleleHOST
Masemola had been on precautionary suspension after he was charged with contravening the Public Finance Management Act.
Dineo MatjaleleHOST
He was accused of failing in his oversight duties in connection with a controversial contract for police health services that was awarded by a company owned by fraud and corruption-accused businessman, Vusi Kat Matlala.
Dineo MatjaleleHOST
Durban a high of 30 this afternoon, Pietermaritzburg 37, Richards Bay 36.
Dineo MatjaleleHOST
The top story, Acting Police Minister, Firoz Cachalia, says the country's police chief returning to his duties is an opportunity for the SAPS leadership to focus on operational priorities.
Dineo MatjaleleHOST
The presidency confirmed this morning that Fannie Masemola will be back behind his desk on Monday after the president lifted his suspension.
Dineo MatjaleleHOST
Find more news at ecr.co.za for News Watch, I'm Dineo Matlale.
Tonata KadhilaHOST
Kenya is the fourth country to report a case linked to the Ebola epidemic in the DRC.
Tonata KadhilaHOST
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has reinstated Police Chief Fannie Masemola, who was suspended six months ago over alleged procurement irregularities involving a two hundred and twenty-eight million rand police health services contract.
Tonata KadhilaHOST
Prosecutors withdrew the charges last month, and Masemola is expected to resume duties on Monday.
Tonata KadhilaHOST
Ramaphosa's spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya.
Halima FrostHOST
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa today said he was reinstating the country's police chief six months after he was suspended over charges he broke public finance rules in the irregular awarding of a tender.
Halima FrostHOST
Fannie Masemola, the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service since 2022, will reassume his duties on Monday after prosecutors withdrew charges linked to a 228 million rand police health services contract.
Halima FrostHOST
The presidency said prosecutors ordered the withdrawal of charges against Masemola last month, with the local court in Pretoria formally withdrawing the case shortly thereafter.
Halima FrostHOST
Prosecutors had accused Masemola of failing to comply with financial oversight and procurement controls linked to a police health services contract awarded to Medicare 24, allegations he denied.
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Kamogelo MogotsiSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
The Acting Minister of Police, Mr. Bheki Cele, welcomes the decision by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr. Cyril Ramaphosa, to uplift the precautionary suspension of the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Fannie Masemola, following the formal withdrawal of charges against him.
Kamogelo MogotsiSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
The acting minister also expresses his appreciation to Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane for her professionalism, leadership, and dedicated service as the acting national commissioner during this period.
Kamogelo MogotsiSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
The ministry remains committed to strengthening the South African Police Service as it continues with the police reset agenda, advancing professionalism, accountability, and ensuring that the organization remains focused on its constitutional mandate to protect and serve all people in South Africa.
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