SA NPA withdraws charges against police chief Masemola in Matlala tender case

South Africa's National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) has withdrawn charges against suspended national police commissioner Fannie Masemola over a tender awarded to Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala, an accused organized-crime figure. The NPA head Andy Mothibi ordered the withdrawal, and the move also triggers a review of Idac cases from the Johnson era. This marks a significant reversal in a high-profile corruption case, raising questions about prosecutorial independence and political influence.