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South Africa Police Chief Suspended Over $20M Contract
South Africa's national police chief has been suspended by the president over an alleged irregular $20 million health contract. This decision comes amidst a broader corruption probe.
23 Apr, 16:05 — 24 Apr, 03:48
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South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract
Cyril Ramaphosa said the suspension was because of the critical role Fannie Masemola plays in fighting crime.
Read full article →mail-guardianMostly Factual6d ago
Political parties cautiously welcome Dimpane’s appointment as Masemola becomes the fourth national police commissioner to be removed
Political parties have raised concern over instability in the SAPS leadership after National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola’s suspension and Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane’s appointment as acting commissioner
By Eyaaz
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South African police chief suspended over $20m health contract
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed the country's top policeman on "precautionary suspension" after he was charged in court on Tuesday.
By Abubakar Ibrahim
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