PoliticalSouth Africa·Unpinned19 Oct 2026
Masemola returns to lead South African Police Service
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On October 19, 2026, General Fannie Masemola resumed his duties as the National Police Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) following the withdrawal of criminal charges against him. Masemola had been placed on precautionary suspension in April 2026 after facing allegations of contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), but the…
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