Charges against suspended National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola are expected to be formally withdrawn in the Pretoria Magistrate's Court on Tuesday.
Masemola was suspended after facing allegations of inadequate oversight linked to the July 2021 unrest in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. The charges relate to his alleged failure to ensure adequate police response during the unrest.
The expected withdrawal follows a review of the case by the National Prosecuting Authority. Details regarding the reasons for the withdrawal have not been publicly disclosed.
Masemola's suspension and the subsequent legal proceedings have been closely watched, given his position as the country's top police official. Further developments are anticipated following the court appearance.
