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UPDATED Oct 17, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Oct 16, 2026 at 8:06 AM ET
Ramaphosa lifts suspension of police chief Masemola
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President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted the precautionary suspension of South African Police Service commissioner General Fannie Masemola, clearing the way for him to return to the post on Monday. The move followed the withdrawal of criminal charges linked to a R360-million police health services tender. Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane had served as acting commissioner.
WHO: President Cyril Ramaphosa
WHAT: Ramaphosa lifted the precautionary suspension of police commissioner General Fannie Masemola.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 11:35 AM ET
WHERE: South Africa
WHY: The criminal charges against Masemola were withdrawn.
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