South Africa's president suspends police chief after court charges
Summary
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended the national police chief, General Fannie Masemola, after he was charged in court for failing to properly oversee a $21 million health contract. Masemola denies the charges and will remain suspended until the court case is finished.Key Facts
- President Ramaphosa placed General Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension.
- Masemola is 62 years old and is South Africa’s top police officer.
- He is charged with violating the Public Finance Management Act related to a $21 million health contract.
- The contract has been cancelled and is under criminal investigation.
- Masemola denies the charges against him.
- Ramaphosa suspended him because of the seriousness of the allegations and his important role in fighting crime.
- The suspension will last until the court case is resolved.
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