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SAPS IN CRISIS: Criminal investigation into R3m paid to cops for ‘protecting Ramaphosa’

ABITECH Analysis · South Africa tech Sentiment: 0.00 (unrated) · 27/03/2026
The SAPS is in turmoil, with its boss, Fannie Masemola, facing criminal charges. On top of this, it has now emerged that R3m paid to police officers is under investigation, thanks to a note motivating that it was about protecting President Cyril Ramaphosa. But those officers may not have been involved in his security.

Sources: Daily Maverick

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