Acting Minister Firoz Cachalia on return of General Fannie Masemola to duty as National Commissioner

Acting Minister Firoz Cachalia on return of General Fannie Masemola to duty as National Commissioner Vuyelwa Fri, 10/16/2026 - 10:33 16 Oct 2026 The Acting Minister of Police , Mr Firoz Cachalia welcomes the decision by His Excellency, the President of the Republic of South Africa, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa, to uplift the precautionary suspension of the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service, General Fannie Masemola, following the formal withdrawal of charges against him. The Acting Minister also expresses his appreciation to Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane for her professionalism, leadership and dedicated service as Acting National Commissioner during this period. The Ministry remains committed to strengthening the South African Police Service as we continue with the Police Reset Agenda, advancing professionalism, accountability, and ensuring that the organisation remains focused on its constitutional mandate to protect and serve all people in South Africa. The return of the National Commissioner provides an opportunity for the leadership of the SAPS to maintain focus on operational priorities and the ongoing work to build a professional, capable and trusted police s

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