… Arrests and questions Mchunu had subsequently emailed national police Commissioner Fannie Masemola and asked for a response to Adams’s concerns. …
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Fannie Masemola
Also known as: National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola · General Masemola · National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola · Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola · Fanie Masemola · Suspended national police commissioner Fannie Masemola
Fannie Masemola — South African National Police Commissioner facing criminal charges tied to a dubiously awarded R360-million police tender.
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- September 2025
… This time, President Cyril Ramaphosa and acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia are worried about police boss Fannie Masemola’s actions relating to a political killings investigative team and its case dockets. …
‘Jumping the gun on political murder dockets’ — Ramaphosa, Cachalia rebuke Masemola
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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.
13 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.
13 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 →