Controversial Crime Intelligence officer Feroz Khan and Gauteng Hawks head Ebrahim Kadwa have been arrested and, along with their sidelined national police commissioner boss, Fannie Masemola, are among 15 high-ranking cops scheduled to appear in Gauteng courts this week. …
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Fannie Masemola — South African National Police Commissioner facing criminal charges tied to a dubiously awarded R360-million police tender.
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- May 2026
… d not buy into Mkhwanazi’s claims, with its leadership arguing he was basically being “eulogised”, but that his July 2025 press conference was an attempt to deflect attention from or prevent the possible (and later confirmed) arrest of national Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola …
What you need to know before National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams’ court appearance- April 2026
President Cyril Ramaphosa must make a critical decision regarding National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who is embroiled in a criminal case tied to a police scandal. …
Ramaphosa faces tough choice over crime-accused police chief Masemola… National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, meanwhile, applauded the Financial Management Division “for identifying and uprooting criminality within our ranks and has assigned the SAPS anti-corruption unit to investigate the matter”. …
SAPS suspends police captain for pocketing millions falsely claimed for Ramaphosa protectors- March 2026
… National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola now also faces charges in this saga. …
Matlala’s ‘Ozempic girlfriend’ and ‘job terminator’ among 12 cops arrested in R360m tender scandal- December 2025
… Mchunu conceded that national police commissioner Fannie Masemola, with whom he confirmed having “a good working relationship”, should have been the first to advise on the future of the PKTT. …
Madlanga witness executed: Manhunt launched after witness D gunned down in front of family- November 2025
… He reportedly accused National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola of employing several of his close family and friends to positions within the SAPS. …
Kidnapping and ‘body bags threat’ add sinister edge to SA’s clashing State Capture narratives- October 2025
… National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and Lieutenant General Dumisani Khumalo, who headed South Africa’s historically beleaguered Crime Intelligence unit, appear to be on Mkhwanazi’s side – based on their testimony. …
SA’s ongoing capture — Mkhwanazi’s accusations and the countering charges merge with past state sabotage… And thus far, they appear to be substantiating the sometimes outlandish-seeming claims made to the commission previously by the likes of KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and national police commissioner Fannie Masemola. …
Questions Senzo Mchunu may have to answer at the Madlanga Commission- September 2025
Following claims made by Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on Tuesday, President Cyril Ramaphosa may have to appear before the Madlanga Commission, while Parliament’s inquiry into South Africa’s policing also potentially has him in its sights. …
Dithering Ramaphosa may have to testify before policing inquiries
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South African police generals arrested over precious metals dealing
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Two high-ranking South African Police Service generals, Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa, have been arrested for alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals. They are among 15 senior police officers scheduled to appear in Gauteng courts this week.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
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South African police generals arrested over precious metals dealing
Two high-ranking South African Police Service generals, Feroz Khan and Ebrahim Kadwa, have been arrested for alleged illegal dealing and unlawful possession of precious metals. They are among 15 senior police officers scheduled to appear in Gauteng courts this week.
12 hours ago · The Namibian →
Thursday 7 May
NCC leader Adams faces court on alleged investigation interference
National Coloured Congress leader Fadiel Adams is to appear in Pinetown Magistrates' Court on 7 May on charges of fraud and defeating or obstructing the course of justice, related to his alleged interference in the investigation into former ANC Youth League secretary-general Sindiso Magaqa's 2017 assassination. Adams was arrested on 5 May after allegedly obtaining an affidavit from a murder accused during a prison visit in January 2025.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 23 April
South Africa's Ramaphosa to decide fate of crime-accused police chief
President Cyril Ramaphosa must decide whether to suspend or place on leave National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who faces criminal charges tied to a dubiously awarded police tender worth R360-million. The decision comes as SAPS fractures over rival claims of cartel infiltration and corruption among senior officers.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 2 April
South African police captain suspended for embezzling millions
A South African Police Service (SAPS) captain attached to the Protection and Security Services has been suspended for allegedly manipulating the police financial system to pocket millions of rands while falsely claiming the money was for transport expenses related to President Ramaphosa's protection detail. The investigation found the funds were not received by the close protectors but were withdrawn in lump sum cash amounts by the officer.
2 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 26 March
Twelve South African police officers arrested in R360m tender fraud
Twelve senior South African Police Service officers, including Brigadier Rachel Matjeng and retired Brigadier Petunia Lenono, have been arrested in connection with a fraudulent R360-million tender awarded to Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's company Medicare 24 Tshwane District in 2024. National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is also expected to face charges related to the Medicare 24 police contract.
26 March 2026 · The Namibian →