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Fannie Masemola urges cooperation after returning to South African police

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South African Police Service National Commissioner Fannie Masemola has resumed his duties and called on officials to cooperate, saying he had not returned for revenge. He spoke after Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his suspension and charges linked to a police contract were withdrawn, TimesLIVE reports.

Back at the helm of the South African police after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted his suspension, National Commissioner Fannie Masemola called on his colleagues to cooperate on Monday. “I am not here for revenge,” he said, according to TimesLIVE.

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