South Africa's top cop Fannie Masemola faces court over R360 million tender
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- •Fannie Masemola was formally charged in connection with a R360 million tender corruption case on March 25, 2026.
- •The National Prosecuting Authority and South African Police Service confirmed the charges against Masemola.
- •President Cyril Ramaphosa publicly acknowledged the charges against the police commissioner on March 25, 2026.
- •The case involves allegations linked to a figure known as ‘Cat’ Matlala, who is connected to police corruption.
- •The police service is experiencing internal factional conflicts amid the corruption investigation.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If President Ramaphosa appoints an acting police commissioner the South African Police Service could maintain operational stability while the investigation proceeds, potentially preserving public confidence temporarily.
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Primary Sources (8)
AFRICAMail & Guardian (South Africa)How the Cat captured top brass in SAPSAFRICABusiness Day (South Africa)Police integrity in tatters as top cop faces scrutinyAFRICADaily Maverick (South Africa)SAPS IN CRISIS: Factions shred police as Commissioner Masemola faces criminal charges tied to ‘Cat’ MatlalaAFRICAAfricanews