DA calls on Masemola to introduce lifestyle audits for senior cops

Democratic Alliance leader Geordin Hill-Lewis has called for National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola to introduce lifestyle audits for senior police officers. Masemola is set to resume her duties following the National Prosecuting Authority's decision to drop charges of contravening the public Finance Management Act against her.

President Cyril Ramaphosa announced on Friday that Masemola's suspension had been lifted. Hill-Lewis emphasized during his appearance on the SABC and ahead of his party’s provincial manifesto launch in Potchefstroom, North West, the need for stable and clean leadership in the South African Police Service (SAPS). He stressed that SAPS leadership should be free from any questions or reproach, and suggested that a thorough lifestyle audit of all senior officers would help in removing anyone tainted by corruption or criminality.