By Akani Nkuna
President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension following his appearance in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court earlier this week on four counts of contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA).
The charges stem from a R360 million South African Police Service (SAPS) contract awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company, Medicare24 Tshwane District.
Masemola has been jointly charged in the state’s case alongside Matlala, 12 police officials, and three company directors.
The matter is scheduled to proceed in court on 13 May.
Ramaphosa said the decision to suspend Masemola followed discussions with him earlier this week and was intended to preserve stability within the police service while legal proceedings unfold.
“In consideration of the seriousness of these charges and the critical role that the national commissioner of police plays in leading the fight against crime, I have agreed with General Masemola that he
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