Fannie Masemola

Fannie Masemola

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Fannie Masemola is the National Police Commissioner of South Africa, known for his leadership in combating organized crime and drug trafficking in the country. He has been actively involved in addressing the increasing trend of drug mule arrests at major airports, particularly the OR Tambo International Airport, where he reported a significant number of arrests and highlighted ongoing efforts to tackle international drug smuggling operations.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
3 wks
Reach
1,323,627
Power
7,811$
Sentiment
4.25
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 4 4.25 1.72% +30% 59,308,690 1,323,627 $350,000 7,811$
Totals 4 59,308,690 1,323,627 $350,000 7,811$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

South Africa South Africa: Fannie Masemola is mentioned as one of the co-accused in the Medicare24 case alongside Matlala. 5

Vusimuzi Cat Matlala Annelene Van Den Heever Mbuyiseli Madlanga Sesi Baloyi Mahlape Sello
Mail & Guardian: Matlala refuses to testify at Madlanga pending Medicare24 criminal trial

South Africa South Africa: Fannie Masemola is the suspended police commissioner charged as complicit in the Medicare24 contract scandal. 5

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Dumisani Khumalo Nozipho Madondo Andrea Johnson Senzo Mchunu Brown Mogotsi Feroz Khan Richard Mdluli Cyril Ramaphosa Vusimuzi Matlala Richard Shibiri Julius Mkhwanazi Shadrack Sibiya Tumelo Nku
Mail & Guardian: SAPS at war with itself a year after Mkhwanazi's explosive 6 July briefing

South Africa South Africa: Fannie Masemola has been implicated in the scandal surrounding Matlala's healthcare contract. 2

Vusimuzi Matlala Jeremy Michaels Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Senzo Mchunu Cyril Ramaphosa Mbuyiseli Madlanga Armand Swart Pule Tau Shadrack Sibiya Richard Shibiri Rachel Matjeng Tebogo Thobejane
Mail & Guardian: Matlala’s day at the Madlanga commission

South Africa South Africa: Suspended national police commissioner Fannie Masemola cancelled the contract in May 2025 after an internal audit identified irregularities. 5

Vusimuzi Matlala Kazer Kganyago Ignatius Du Preez Rachel Matjeng
Mail & Guardian: Matlala still deciding whether to accept revised 12-year plea deal

South Africa South Africa: Fannie Masemola is the suspended national police commissioner charged in the R360 million Medicare24 scandal. 3

Vusimuzi Matlala Tsakane Matlala Rachel Matjeng Charity Motloung
Mail & Guardian: Matlala secures eight-year plea deal as state witness

South Africa South Africa: Fannie Masemola is the national police commissioner involved in the investigation initiated by President Ramaphosa. 6

Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Lesetja Senona Cyril Ramaphosa Firoz Cachalia Vusimuzi Matlala
Mail & Guardian: Mkhwanazi and KZN Hawks boss at odds over office removal – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fannie Masemola is the national police commissioner who testified regarding Mchunu's actions. 5

Senzo Mchunu Anthony Gopaul Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Dumisani Khumalo Phendukani Mabhida Doshie Govender
Mail & Guardian: ‘Mchunu visited police station in ANC regalia,’ KZN deputy police commissioner says – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fannie Masemola is the national police commissioner who provided updates on the investigation into the murder of Marius van der Merwe. 7

Marius Van Der Merwe
Mail & Guardian: Three suspects identified in killing of Madlanga commission’s Witness D – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Mchunu added that the national commissioner [Fannie Masemola] needs to respond to the disbandment of the task team. 6

Senzo Mchunu Vusi Pikoli Samson Sihlabane Cassel Mathale Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
Mail & Guardian: ‘I consulted special adviser Vusi Pikoli,’ says Senzo Mchunu – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: National commissioner Fannie Masemola was mentioned as being unwilling to vacate the hospital despite Matlala proving he was the lawful leaseholder. 5

Shadrack Sibiya Vusimuzi Matlala Senzo Mchunu Bheki Cele Jerry Boshuga
Mail & Guardian: Matlala denies connection to deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya – The Mail & Guardian