Parliament, Tuesday, 28 April 2026 – The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Police, Ian Cameron, has welcomed media reports indicating a letter of intention to suspend the Divisional Commissioner of Supply Chain, Lieutenant General Molefe Fani.
“The imminent consequence management against Lt General Fani is long overdue and signifies that the leadership of the South African Police Service (SAPS) is not merely paying lip service on accountability and consequence management. While suspensions on their own are not the ultimate goal, they are a first step towards ridding the SAPS of rogue elements within the service,” Mr Cameron said.
The Chairperson emphasised that the committee has consistently called for the suspension of Lt General Fani in relation to COVID-19 procurement irregularities during his tenure at National Treasury. “Despite a damning Special Investigating Unit (SIU) report containing serious allegations against Lt General Fani, he was appointed to a senior SAPS position, placing him in charge of procurement for one of the largest state departments. This raises further questions that require investigation,” Mr Cameron added.
Mr Cameron noted that it is not surprising that, under Lt General Fani’s leadership, the SAPS entered into a controversial Medicare Tshwane contract. “There is a documented track record, as presented in the SIU report for his tenure at National Treasury, suggesting actions that point to the subversion of procurement policies. While the ongoing criminal case will provide clarity on his role in the Tshwane Medicare matter, there is already a state report that necessitates action. We therefore welcome the intention to suspend,” he said.
The committee also welcomes the suspension because it puts an end to evasion of accountability and finding of employment somewhere-else within the civil service by government officials. While acknowledging that suspensions are not a complete solution to procurement challenges within SAPS, the Chairperson stressed the importance of swift internal disciplinary processes.
“In the short to medium term, suspensions are necessary, but they are not a substitute for a long-term accountability. There must be effective consequence management for any SAPS official implicated in wrongdoing,” Mr Cameron said.
He further highlighted that under Lt General Fani’s leadership, SAPS recorded irregular expenditure of R640 million for the 2024/25 financial year, an increase of approximately 140%. This occurred despite the division being responsible for ensuring procurement systems comply with established policies and procedures.
Mr Cameron reiterated the committee’s longstanding concern that ethical leadership and integrity management remain key challenges within SAPS. As an initial intervention, the committee has called for lifestyle and skills audits, beginning with senior leadership.
The committee will soon engage SAPS senior leadership to determine the number of suspended officers, the duration of such suspensions, and measures in place to expedite the finalisation of internal disciplinary processes.
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