South Africa
Fannie Masemola appointed as new police commissioner─── DANE BEISHEIM 17:28 Thu, 31 Mar 2022
Lt Gen Sehlahle Fannie Masemola has been announced as the new national police commissioner by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
President Ramaphosa made the announcement during a live address to the nation.
This follows the departure of Khehla Sitole. Masemola is the previous national deputy police commissioner.
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According to Rapahosa, Masemola has a sterling record of achievements in policing across South Africa.
The President announces General Sehlahle Masemola as the new National Police Commissioner.
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Masemola further played a leading role in coordinating secutiry for all elections we have had, since and including 1994.
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Ramaphosa said the weight of the nation's expectations resting on Masemola's shoulders will be matched only by the weight of support government will place at his disposal.
