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Masemola must restore confidence in South African police

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South African police chief Fannie Masemola must act against corruption and misconduct to restore public confidence, according to the organisation Public Interest SA. Back in her post, she says she wants to stabilise and unite the police rather than seek retribution, reports Sabcnews.

Fannie Masemola, South Africa’s national police commissioner, must root out corruption and misconduct within the police to restore public confidence, the organisation Public Interest SA believes, according to SABC News. Its founder, Tebogo Khaas, welcomed the commissioner’s return to office while recalling the expectations that come with it.

Masemola resumed her duties after President Cyril Ramaphosa lifted her precautionary suspension. South Africa’s National Prosecuting Authority withdrew the criminal charges related to an alleged breach of the Public Finance Management Act. Fannie Masemola calls for cooperation after returning to South Africa’s police force.

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