Ramaphosa Rejects Inquiry Into Masemola And Cele Amid Allegations Of Misconduct

President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected a request for a board of inquiry into allegations of sabotage and misconduct against South African Police Service (SAPS) Commissioner General Fanie Masemola.

Mashale’s Claims

The request for an urgent investigation into General Masemola’s conduct was made by Elias Muller, a communist activist, after Mashale’s explosive Facebook post implicated Masemola in targeting senior officials, including former police minister Bheki Cele.

Mashale alleged that Masemola feared Cele might replace him with Lieutenant-General Tebello Mosikili and that he orchestrated a meeting with her at a guest house in Bloemfontein, where they discussed, among other issues, the investigation into Cele and other senior SAPS officers.

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The whistleblower further suggested that Masemola was involved in questionable activities, including sharing confidential police information and using state resources for personal gain.

In a letter to Ramaphosa, Muller called for an urgent investigation into the matter, outlining eight key areas to be explored, including whether Masemola’s actions brought the SAPS into disrepute, if he had violated constitutional provisions or abused his position for personal gain.

Ramaphosa Denies Request

However, Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, responded by stating that the president would not appoint a board of inquiry, adding that decisions would not be based on social media posts.

National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe also declined to comment, citing a lack of evidence to support Mashale’s claims. Meanwhile, former police minister Bheki Cele and Mary de Haas, a veteran violence monitor, have remained silent or provided limited commentary on the situation.

Despite this, De Haas has confirmed her awareness of the concerns surrounding Masemola’s behaviour, including his fears about personal safety and the potential for surveillance. She also revealed that she had communicated with Ramaphosa regarding her concerns and had written to the police portfolio committee urging them to address the issues raised by Mashale and others within the SAPS.

As tensions mount, Mashale’s allegations have sparked debate over the integrity of South Africa’s police leadership, with many questioning whether adequate steps are being taken to ensure transparency and accountability within the SAPS.

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