About this episode
The episode discusses the suspension of Police Chief Fannie Masemola by President Ramaphosa and its implications for crime and corruption in South Africa.
President Ramaphosa has suspended SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola amidst charges against him of contravening the PFMA in Matlala’s R360M tender. Ramaphosa appoints SAPS CFO Lt Gen Puleng Dimpane as the Acting National Police Commissioner. We unpack this and what it means for the fight against crime and corruption in South Africa.
People in this episode
Host: Sizwe Mpofu-Walsh
Topics covered
- police suspension
- crime
- corruption
- South Africa
- government
- law enforcement
Keywords
- Ramaphosa
- Masemola
- SAPS
- corruption
- crime
- South Africa
- police chief
- government
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: SAPS, PFMA
Places: South Africa
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