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

Allegations from Mashale

The request for an urgent investigation regarding General Masemola’s conduct was submitted by Elias Muller, a communist activist, in light of a controversial Facebook post by Mashale that insinuated Masemola was targeting high-ranking officials, including former police minister Bheki Cele.

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Mashale alleged that Masemola feared that Cele might succeed him alongside Lieutenant-General Tebello Mosikili, and that he arranged a meeting with her at a guest house in Bloemfontein to discuss various issues, including inquiries involving Cele and other senior members of SAPS.

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The whistleblower further accused Masemola of being involved in questionable activities, such as leaking confidential police information and misusing state resources for personal gain.

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In a letter to Ramaphosa, Muller called for an immediate inquiry into the issues, outlining eight key points for investigation, including whether Masemola’s actions have harmed the SAPS’s reputation, violated constitutional duties, or involved misuse of his authority for personal gain.

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Ramaphosa Dismisses Inquiry Request

However, Ramaphosa’s spokesperson, Vincent Magwenya, announced that the president will not proceed with a board of inquiry, asserting that his decisions would not be swayed by social media dialogues.

National police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe also declined to comment, stating there was insufficient evidence to support Mashale’s claims. Meanwhile, former police minister Bheki Cele and violence monitor Mary de Haas have largely remained silent or provided limited comments regarding the situation.

Nonetheless, De Haas acknowledged her awareness of the issues surrounding Masemola’s behavior, including fears regarding personal safety and potential surveillance. She mentioned that she had contacted Ramaphosa to voice her concerns and had communicated with the police portfolio committee to address the points raised by Mashale and others within SAPS.

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As tensions heightened, Mashale’s claims have sparked conversations about the integrity of police leadership in South Africa, raising questions about whether adequate actions are being taken to promote transparency and accountability within SAPS.

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