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Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia will meet President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss SAPS chief Masemola’s future after R360m tender charges.
Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia will meet President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss SAPS chief Masemola’s future after R360m tender charges. Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia will meet President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss the future of SAPS commissioner Fannie Masemola.
Image: X Acting police minister Firoz Cachalia says he will meet President Cyril Ramaphosa to discuss National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola’s future after authorities charged him in connection with a R360 million South African Police Service health services tender. A court will hear the case against Masemola on 21 April 2026 over the contract that SAPS awarded to businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company, Medicare24 Tshwane District.He confirmed that authorities have not suspended Masemola. The Democratic Alliance has called on President Cyril Ramaphosa to place him on precautionary suspension, similar to the action taken against Deputy National Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya “I must make it clear that General Masemola has not been charged with corruption. He has been charged under procurement legislation, specificallyCachalia said he held a preliminary discussion with Ramaphosa and Justice Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi on the sidelines of Wednesday’s Cabinet meeting.The acting minister said he would meet the SAPS board of commissioners and the police head of human resources, Lineo Nkuoa, before preparing a memorandum for the president outlining his views and possible options. Lineo Nkuoa will brief Cachalia on the steps needed to address any leadership gaps following the criminal charges against several senior police officers.Cachalia said the crisis in SAPS extends beyond a single contract and requires broader intervention. He plans to establish an intervention team, including external experts, to oversee procurement processes in the police service. “I will consult the auditor-general and the minister responsible for treasury as we set up an intervention team,” he said. Cachalia said he is deeply concerned about the number of senior SAPS officials facing criminal charges. “I have been watching the developments with a mixture of disbelief, despair and anger. From an ethical point of view, you can’t go any lower,” he said. He warned that the police service faces multiple crises, including a breakdown in ethical standards. He called for urgent discussions to rebuild public trust in SAPS.Authorities raised concerns about the R360 million health services tender just three months after SAPS awarded the contract. The contract had been given in June 2024 to Matlala’s company.Follow The South African on Facebook for the latest local and international news SA Government has responded to reports suggesting working from home will become mandatory in the face of rising fuel costs. Ongoing volatility in global oil markets driven by tensions in the Middle East continues to pose a risk to fuel prices in South Africa. The ticket price points for the Springboks’ first three Tests of the year, including a clash against England, have been announced. The race to complete Group A at FIFA World Cup 2026 intensifies on Thursday night, with two crucial UEFA playoff semi-finals. The Volunteer Wildfire Services has confirmed that all personnel involved in Wednesday helicopter crash on the slopes of Vlakkenberg are safe.
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