Fannie Masemola

Fannie Masemola

police commissioner South Africa

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
11 wks
Reach
3,321,287
Power
19,600$
Sentiment
5.33
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
South Africa 6 5.33 2.67% +110% 59,308,690 3,321,287 $350,000 19,600$
Totals 6 59,308,690 3,321,287 $350,000 19,600$
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Recent Mentions

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

South Africa South Africa: Fannie Masemola is the national commissioner who oversees the police service’s budget. 5

Senzo Mchunu Puleng Dimpane Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Shadrack Sibiya
Mail & Guardian: ‘I never spoke to Mchunu about political killings task team budget before disbandment,’ says police service CFO – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: National commissioner Fannie Masemola expressed the same sentiments regarding the audited dockets. 5

Ntate Khumalo Cyril Ramaphosa Shadrack Sibiya Senzo Mchunu Mary Motsepe Dumisani Khumalo Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Firoz Cachalia Vusimuzi Cat Matlala Katiso Molefe
Mail & Guardian: Handover of 121 dockets to the South African Police Service was ‘messy’, Madlanga commission hears – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Sibiya signed off on the dockets’ removal — allegedly without the approval of national police commissioner Fannie Masemola. 4

Shadrack Sibiya Mary Motsepe Mbuyiseli Madlanga Dumisani Khumalo Senzo Mchunu Firoz Cachalia Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Cassel Mathale Shela Boshielo
Mail & Guardian: Sibiya removed 121 dockets for no apparent reason – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fannie Masemola is the national police commissioner mentioned in relation to the inquiries about political interference and corruption. 5

Shamila Batohi Cyril Ramaphosa Vusi Shongwe Sandile Ngcobo Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Senzo Mchunu Shadrack Sibiya Cassel Mathale Shela Boshielo Vusimuzi Matlala Thokozile Sokanyile Xola Nqola
Mail & Guardian: Phala Phala under review, but not at my desk – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Batohi said she received information from the National Commissioner Fannie Masemola about a particular member of the prosecutorial authority who was involved in organised criminality. 5

Shamila Batohi Dumisani Khumalo Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Senzo Mchunu Shadrack Sibiya Julius Malema Dereleen James Xola Nqola Leigh Ann Mathys Matthews Sesoko
Mail & Guardian: Batohi refuses to name corrupt prosecutor linked to cartels – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: Fannie Masemola is the national police commissioner mentioned in the context of a succession battle. 5

Shadrack Sibiya Dumisani Khumalo Senzo Mchunu Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi Richard Shibiri Bheki Cele Mbuyiseli Madlanga Vusimuzi Matlala Katiso Molefe Armand Swart Firoz Cachalia
Mail & Guardian: Stark contrasts between Sibiya and Dumisani Khumalo testimonies on police corruption – The Mail & Guardian

South Africa South Africa: National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has testified about Mchunu's actions amid growing tensions with senior police officials. 5

Senzo Mchunu Sthembiso Mshengu Firoz Cachalia Shela Boshielo Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi
Mail & Guardian: Police confiscate Mchunu’s devices – The Mail & Guardian