Masemola charges withdrawn as Cachalia hints at return of police chief
Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia has breathed a sigh of relief after charges against National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola were withdrawn following a review by the National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP), Advocate Andy Mothibi.
The charges against suspended National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola have been withdrawn, with Acting Police Minister Professor Firoz Cachalia expressing relief and hinting that Masemola could soon return to her position. The charges were brought against Masemola on four counts of contravening the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA) in connection with a multimillion-rand police healthcare tender awarded to a company owned by alleged crime boss Vusimusi "Cat" Matlala.
The Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) reviewed the case and found no reasonable prospects of a successful prosecution. National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Andy Mothibi ordered the withdrawal of the charges, citing that enrolling a case where evidence is insufficient to sustain a successful prosecution is not in the public interest.
Cachalia stated that he is "very happy for Masemola and very relieved" and that the President and Masemola will likely meet soon to discuss the way forward.
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