THE case against National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has been postponed to May 13.
This follows his court appearance at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday morning.
He will appear with other fifteen accused on that day.
The NPC is facing charges related to violating the Public Finance Management Act.
This is in relation to the R360-million irregular tender that the SAPS gave to Medicare 24 Tshwane District, a company linked to alleged crime kingpin Vusimuzi ‘Cat’ Matlala.
National Police spokesperson Athlenda Mathe told reporters outside the court that “Today marks a defining moment not only for the national commissioner but also for the SAPS. The fact that you have the national commissioner appearing in court on allegations of contravention of the PFMA is a moment of truth.”
She says, “The mere fact that the commissioner submitted himself and availed himself tells that he has respect for the office he serves.
It is a moment of reflective renewal. How do we go forward and fix? It is a test to our institutional integrity, our commitment to accountability and our unwavering respect for the rule of law.”
In response to allegations levelled against him, Maesemola said “l will let the court take its course.”
Meanwhile, calls are mounting for Pres Cyril Matamela Ramaphosa to act against Masemola, just like he did with Lt-General Shadrack Sibiya.
Image provided (National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola, who appeared in court today, has his case postponed to May, alongside other fifteen accused.)
