# Ramaphosa suspends Police Chief Masemola

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Podcast: [SMWX](https://stenobird.com/podcast/smwx-1002019)
Published: 2026-04-23T16:40:53+00:00
Episode link: https://smwx.podbean.com/e/ramaphosa-suspends-police-chief-masemola/
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## Resource

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.

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