Ramaphosa suspends Police Chief Masemola

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President Ramaphosa has suspended SAPS National Commissioner General Fannie Masemola amidst charges against him of contravening the PFMA in Matlala’s R360M tender. Ramaphosa appoints SAPS CFO Lt Gen Puleng Dimpane as the Acting National Police Commissioner. We unpack this and what it means for the fight against crime and corruption in South Africa. Pace Car Rental: https://www.pacecarrental.co.za Become a YouTube Member of SMWX: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCk_qa4ssROH8aUDbgQXE5dA/join Visit the SMWX store for merch and books: https://smwx.store CONTACT: ✉️: info@smw-x.co.za Visit our website: smwx.africa _______ Credits: Director and DOP: Nomaan Haarzavi for Narr8 Studio Lead Camera Operator: Faizan Haq for Narr8 Studio 2nd Camera Operator: Yusuf Rahman for Narr8 Studioll Producer: Oratile Kekana Analyst: Otsile Nkadimeng ________ 00:00 - Introduction 01:02 - Ramaphosa announces suspension 03:08 - Charges explained (R360m tender, PFMA) 04:11 - Political context & leadership concerns 06:19 - Senzo Mchunu & Madlanga Commission 10:30 - Phala Phala question & pressure 15:35 - Criticism of Ramaphosa’s approach 16:23 - Outro