SAPS
Ramaphosa appoints Dimpane as acting police commissioner after Masemola suspension
Reported by AI Image generated by AI
President Cyril Ramaphosa placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension on 23 April 2026 and appointed Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane as acting commissioner. The decision follows Masemola's court appearance on charges of contravening the Public Finance Management Act related to a R360-million SAPS tender. Ramaphosa highlighted Dimpane's professionalism and tasked her with fixing procurement weaknesses.
Partial human remains believed to be those of a missing 59-year-old Gauteng businessman have been found inside a crocodile in Mpumalanga's Komati River. Police divers shot the crocodile from a helicopter after it was killed. A pathologist is expected to confirm the identity.
Reported by AI
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia has cautioned South African Police Service members to adhere to proper protocols for media communications and reporting misconduct. This follows a briefing by suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Lieutenant-General Daphney Manamela, who accused National Commissioner Fannie Masemola of protecting corrupt officers. Police Ministry spokesperson Kamogelo Mogotsi emphasised efforts to restore public trust.