Ramaphosa Suspends Police Chief Implicated in Irregular Tender

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa suspended the nation’s police chief, days after he appeared in court in connection with an allegedly fraudulent procurement tender.

Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has been placed on precautionary leave pending the conclusion of his case, Ramaphosa said at a media briefing in the capital, Pretoria, on Thursday. He named Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane as acting commissioner.