Masemola back at work, set to meet SAPS top brass
Masemola back at work, set to meet SAPS top brass Nokuthula Khanyile Mon, 10/19/2026 - 07:00 JOHANNESBURG - National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is set to return to work on Monday after charges against him were withdrawn. Masemola is expected to resume his duties with a meeting involving provincial commissioners and deputy commissioners. However, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has not disclosed the agenda for the meeting. READ | Ramaphosa lifts Fannie Masemola's suspension after
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Masemola back at work, set to meet SAPS top brass Nokuthula Khanyile Mon, 10/19/2026 - 07:00
JOHANNESBURG - National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola is set to return to work on Monday after charges against him were withdrawn.
Masemola is expected to resume his duties with a meeting involving provincial commissioners and deputy commissioners. However, the South African Police Service (SAPS) has not disclosed the agenda for the meeting.
**READ | **Ramaphosa lifts Fannie Masemola's suspension after charges withdrawn
Masemola was placed on precautionary suspension after facing charges related to the Public Finance Management Act.
President Cyril Ramaphosa subsequently cleared the way for Masemola to return to work following the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) withdrawal of the charges.
Masemola is expected to address the media at around 8am, when he may provide further details about his return and his priorities as national police commissioner.
**Read more: **'It was a difficult journey': Masemola speaks after charges withdrawn
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- 155 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 19, 2026
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- Nokuthula Khanyile
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- Enca