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72 hours of cop controversies: From Masemola’s court appearance to suspended colleague’s claims

Daily Maverick · · 1153 words · By Caryn Dolley
Political Instability and Scandal Institutional Corruption within SAPS
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26 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola appeared in a court in Pretoria on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, thereby officially becoming an accused in a case.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the national police force of the Republic of South Africa. Its 1,154 police stations in South Africa are divided according to the provincial borders, and a P…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_Police_Service
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fannie Masemola (born 1964) is the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service. He was appointed on March 31, 2022, by President Cyril Ramaphosa and holds the rank of General, responsibl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fannie_Masemola
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, better known as the Madlanga Commission, is a public inquiry announced in Ju…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madlanga_Commission
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“The day before Masemola’s court appearance, on Monday, 20 April, Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, of Gauteng’s Organised Crime Unit, was in a courtroom dock facing firearm-related and docket theft charges.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — A one-hit wonder is a musical artist who is successful with one hit song, but without a comparable subsequent hit. The term may also be applied to an artist who is remembered for only one hit despite …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The South African Police Service (SAPS) is the national police force of the Republic of South Africa. Its 1,154 police stations in South Africa are divided according to the provincial borders, and a P…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_African_Police_Service
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“On Sunday, 19 April, suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Daphney Manamela suddenly emerged from the SAPS woodwork and held a rather random press conference during which she made allegations about cover-ups, attributing some to Masemola.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — During the late 2000s, there was a political scandal involving the assassinations of African National Congress (ANC) comrades and whistleblowers in Mpumalanga, South Africa. The alleged contract kille…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mpumalanga_killings
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Leonard Mzilikazi Ndzukula, known professionally as Mzilikazi wa Afrika (born 26 November 1971), is a South African investigative journalist, music producer, and author of Nothing Left to Steal. He ga…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Nomia Rosemary Ndlovu (born 1978) is a South African convicted serial killer and former policewoman who was convicted in the deaths of six people – her live-in partner and five of her relatives – betw…
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“Manamela called her press conference on Sunday, and the SABC was among the media outlets that covered it.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Suspended Lieutenant-General Daphney Semakaleng Manamela briefs the media.
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web search NEUTRAL — Manamela media briefing - SABC News - Breaking ... Suspended Lieutenant-General Daphney Semakalen...
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web search NEUTRAL — SABC News (@SABCNews). 950 views. During a media conference earlier today, suspended Mpumalanga Police Commissioner Lt. Gen Daphney Manamela made claims of corruption and misconduct within law enforce…
https://x.com/SABCNews/status/2045903948482048216
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“It seems Manamela styled her media address after that of KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, who also held a press briefing on a Sunday in July last year, during which he made staggering accusations.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Fannie Masemola (born 1964) is the National Commissioner of the South African Police Service. He was appointed on March 31, 2022, by President Cyril Ramaphosa and holds the rank of General, responsibl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fannie_Masemola
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web search NEUTRAL — KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi broke rank, when he stood before cameras on 6 July and delivered what many are calling the most damning indictment of ...
https://www.ewn.co.za/2025/09/14/from-kwazulu-natal-police-c…
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web search NEUTRAL — Introduction 1.1. On 6 July 2025, the KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) Provincial Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, held a press briefing on the work of the Political Killings Task Tea…
https://www.parliament.gov.za/storage/app/media/Pages/2025/1…
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“President Cyril Ramaphosa also ordered the creation of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry to investigate Mkhwanazi’s allegations – this in itself has resulted in investigations and arrests.”
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web search NEUTRAL — The Judicial Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System, better known as the Madlanga Commission, is a public inquiry announced in Ju…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madlanga_Commission
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web search NEUTRAL — On the 13th of July 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. Thi…
https://www.gov.za/news/media-statements/president-cyril-ram…
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web search NEUTRAL — On 13 July 2025, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the establishment of the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. This followe…
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“Manamela, meanwhile, wore a denim jacket and a yellow peaked cap.”
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“she was suspended in 2023 for issues including allegedly receiving gifts at police events on four previous occasions.”
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web search NEUTRAL — Mpumalanga police commissioner Semakaleng Daphney Manamela. Photo: Facebook/South African Police Service.Manamela allegedly insisted that “welcoming functions” be arranged for her by the districts und…
https://www.citizen.co.za/news/mpumalanga-top-cop-manamela-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — TimesLIVE understands Lt-Gen Semakaleng Daphney Manamela's suspension by national commissioner Gen Fannie Masemola is over her unduly receiving gifts.The gifts are alleged to have been donated to Mana…
https://www.timeslive.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-02-24-mpu…
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web search NEUTRAL — Suspended Mpumalanga police commissioner Lt-Gen Semakaleng Daphney Manamela has successfully challenged her suspension. On Thursday, the Pretoria high court set it aside and ordered she be reinstated.
https://www.sowetan.co.za/news/south-africa/2023-03-23-court…
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“a high court in Gauteng set aside her suspension.”
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“On Sunday, during her lengthy, detail-dense press briefing, she informed the public of what she termed “the wrongdoing of the South African Police Service in Mpumalanga.””
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“She also made allegations that he [Masemola] had accepted a bribe and named, among others, former police minister Bheki Cele in her claims.”
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“National police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe responded to Manamela’s claims, telling the SABC that they would not be ignored.”
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“Mathe said investigative processes would determine the veracity of the claims, which were contained in a “detailed dossier,” and which, as of Sunday after her press briefing, had not been officially handed to police.”
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“Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia was unimpressed with Manamela’s actions.”
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“Sergeant Fannie Nkosi, who has testified before the Madlanga Commission, was back in the dock in Pretoria North.”
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“He faces charges of failing to safeguard firearms and ammunition and of defeating the ends of justice.”
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“On 2 April, a search was conducted at Nkosi’s Pretoria North home, and “police found firearms, ammunition, a stun grenade, South African Police Service police dockets and state-issued items”.”
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“He appeared in court on Monday for the continuation of bail proceedings and may hear on Wednesday whether he will be released.”
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“Masemola and Matlala”
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“He faces four charges of Contravening the Public Finance Management Act.”
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“Daily Maverick has reported that this is connected to a dubiously awarded police tender to “Cat” Matlala’s company, Medicare 24 Tshwane District, two years ago.”
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“The tender was budgeted at R360-million, but the State alleges that due to collusion with police officers, Matlala’s company was awarded the contract for R228-million.”
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“Matlala, a business associate of his, and 12 other senior police officers already face criminal charges in this matter.”
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“Masemola is set to appear in the dock with them when this case resumes on 13 May.”
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“Selebi was convicted.”
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“It also brings to mind a matter involving another former acting police commissioner, Khomotso Phahlane, who has denied criminal accusations levelled against him.”
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