South Africa: Ramaphosa reinstates police chief after suspension

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the reinstatement of national police commissioner Fannie Masemola, six months after his suspension. Masemola, who has held the post since 2022, is to return to work on Monday after prosecutors dropped charges over a nearly $14 million police health-services contract. He was accused of violating public finance and procurement rules, allegations he has consistently denied. The contract remains under investigation by the Madlanga commission, which is examining suspected criminal infiltration of the police and judicial system.