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SAPS Commissioner Awaits Presidential Call Amid Police Corruption Crisis

July 9, 2025
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SAPS Commissioner Awaits Presidential Call Amid Police Corruption Crisis
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South African Police Service (SAPS) National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola has stated he is ready to brief President Cyril Ramaphosa on the escalating corruption scandal engulfing the police leadership, calling the current crisis “unprecedented and concerning.”

Speaking to journalists virtually from Vanderbijlpark on Wednesday, Masemola emphasized the need for urgent intervention to restore stability. “We acknowledge the commitment made by President Ramaphosa to address this matter upon his return to the country,” he said. “We await his call to provide our full account.”

The crisis deepened after KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi’s explosive Sunday press conference, where he accused Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and his associate Brian Mogotsi of improper ties to controversial businessman Vusumuzi “Cat” Matlala. Mkhwanazi – who declared himself “combat-ready” and willing to “die for South Africa” – revealed that Matlala’s R360 million SAPS tender, awarded in 2024, was canceled by Masemola in May 2025 after irregularities were uncovered.

The scandal took a darker turn when Matlala’s recent arrest for attempted murder led investigators to uncover alleged corruption networks through cellphone analysis. Mkhwanazi claims this evidence implicates both Mogotsi and the police minister in wrongdoing.

Masemola’s statement marks the first direct response from SAPS top leadership since the allegations surfaced. His characterization of the situation as “unprecedented” underscores the severity of the institutional crisis, which has exposed bitter divisions between police operational commanders and political appointees.

Political analysts note the president now faces mounting pressure to intervene decisively as public trust in law enforcement erodes. With the Hawks reportedly investigating the corruption claims and parliamentary committees preparing inquiries, all eyes are on Ramaphosa’s next move.

Meanwhile, Mkhwanazi’s combative stance has rallied support from rank-and-file officers frustrated with political interference. As one senior detective told News24: “This isn’t just about contracts – it’s about whether SAPS serves the public or politically connected elites.”

The coming days will prove critical as South Africa’s criminal justice system faces its most severe credibility test in years. With Masemola awaiting his presidential summons and investigators closing in on Matlala’s network, the scandal threatens to reach the highest levels of government.

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