Mpumalanga police chief suspended over misconduct allegations

• Numerous social media users welcomed the suspension of Mpumalanga Police Commissioner General Daphney Manamela
• According to reports, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola suspended the general on June 14, 2024
• Masemola is accused of a number of offences, including the illegal installation of surveillance camera systems at the police headquarters in Mbombela.

Zingisa Chirwa is an experienced Short messages Journalist based in Johannesburg, South Africa, who has been covering current affairs in Mpumalanga on the radio for over 15 years.

Many South Africans have welcomed the suspension of Mpumalanga Police Commissioner General Daphney Manamela following allegations of serious misconduct.

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National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola is said to have suspended the general on June 14, 2024. A report by News24 Manamela faced numerous allegations, including illegally installing surveillance camera systems at the Mbombela police headquarters to spy on staff and using state vehicles for personal travel. She was also accused of abusing and threatening her subordinates.

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Manamela’s suspension is expected to remain in place until a commission of inquiry has examined the allegations against her. According to media reports, the investigation into Manamela dates back to March 2023, but further allegations have emerged since then.

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Many social media users welcomed Manamela’s suspension and called for similar action against other suspected lawbreakers in the police force.

@naartjie4change shouted:

“Okay, let’s make a fresh start on accountability and anti-corruption!”

@mashudoZ added:

“I think DA President Ramaphosa needs to suspend Masemola for his uselessness.”

@MelikhayaPants1 commented:

“Makahambe”

@ALETTAHA explained:

“The #GNU is already cleaning out the mob. Good.”

@AndreThabethe said:

“When she refused to be abused by Masemola, he decided to suspend her. We know what the top male officials do. Women have to give in to avoid being suspended or abused.”

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Source: Newsflash