South Africa's police chief to appear in court over controversial health contract
South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.
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"He will be addressing the matter… in accordance with the law."
— Cyril Ramaphosa , Politician
"We cannot divulge the charges until they are presented to him."
— Kaizer Kganyago , Executive
"Working together with the minister of police, is committed to ensuring that the [force] remains stable."
— Vincent Magwenya , Other
Key People
Cyril Ramaphosa is the President of South Africa.
The head of South Africa's police force facing a criminal investigation related to a controversial health contract.
The first police chief in South Africa to be charged while in office, later convicted of bribery.
Spokesperson for South Africa's prosecuting authority discussing the charges against Fannie Masemola.
The second police chief to face corruption charges in South Africa.
Spokesperson for the South African Presidency.
A businessman involved in a controversial health contract with South African police.
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South African authorities declined to disclose the charges he will face when he stands in the dock.
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