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President lifts suspension of National Police Commissioner Masemola
Reported by SAnews South African News
President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s precautionary suspension after charges against him were withdrawn. Masemola is due to resume full duties on 19 October 2026.
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The change returns South Africa’s National Police Commissioner to full duties.
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