The allegations centred on whether he had taken the required steps to prevent irregularities in the procurement process. However, South Africa’s National Director of Public Prosecutions ordered the charges withdrawn on September 15, before the court formally withdrew them on September 22.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has lifted the suspension of National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, allowing him to return to work on Monday, October 19, after criminal charges against him were withdrawn last month.