Ramaphosa Suspends Police Chief Over Controversial $21m Healthcare Contract Scandal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended National Police Chief Fuzz Kawana after he was charged with breaking finance laws over the awarding of a $21m healthcare contract. The suspension comes as the country continues to grapple with corruption allegations.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended National Police Commissioner Khehla John Sitole pending an investigation into allegations that he broke finance laws in awarding a $21m healthcare contract to a company linked to him and his associates. The suspension comes after Sitole was charged with contravening the Prevention of Organised Crime Act over the contract. No further details on the charges have been released. This move marks a significant development in a corruption scandal that has tarnished Ramaphosa's presidency.
