Suliman Carrim Arrested at the airport going overseas. Fannie Masemola reinstated.
Fugitive Millionaire Arrested at Airport Trying to Flee the Country While National Police Commissioner Returns to Power
National Police Commissioner General Fani Masimola is officially returning to active duty following his precautionary suspension, marking a major turning point for law enforcement.
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with General Fani Masimola and confirmed his official reinstatement effective Monday, October 19, 2026.
General Fani Masimola faced previous suspension after the National Prosecuting Authority dropped charges against him related to alleged contraventions of the Public Finance Management Act.
During his court appearances at the Pretoria Magistrate Court, General Fani Masimola declined to pursue lawsuits against the state, choosing instead to focus entirely on returning to work and serving his country.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate faced intense scrutiny during the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, where advocate Andrea Johnson struggled to defend legal tests under Section 27.
Commission questioning exposed critical flaws in how legal tests were applied, prompting widespread scrutiny of investigative actions.
With General Fani Masimola back at the helm alongside Lieutenant General Diyani and General Dumsani Kumalo, police leadership aims to intensify operations against criminal networks.
While leadership shifts at the top, a high-stakes drama unfolded at O.R. Tambo International Airport involving businessman Suliman Karim.
The Crime Reduction and Task Team successfully intercepted Suliman Karim on Thursday evening just moments before he could board an international flight to escape the country.
Authorities arrested Suliman Karim for repeatedly failing to appear before the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry after ignoring official summonses.
The Madlanga Commission previously issued Regulation 10 Sub 6 notices demanding that Suliman Karim submit financial statements, bank accounts, and detailed information regarding his relationship with Morgan Mamela.
Suliman Karim and his legal representatives consistently avoided answering questions concerning Morgan Mamela, withholding critical documentation from the inquiry.
Despite submitting medical notes claiming hospitalization at Mil Park Private Hospital, Suliman Karim was subsequently spotted shopping at Woolworths and attending a hair salon where a customer snapped a selfie capturing him in the background.
Faced with mounting defiance, the chairperson of the Madlanga Commission ordered Dr. Vuguza to lay formal criminal charges against Suliman Karim under the Commission’s Act.
The Crime Reduction and Task Team tracked down Suliman Karim at the airport terminal, thwarting his desperate attempt to flee overseas.
Following his apprehension, Suliman Karim was transferred into custody to face prosecution at the Pretoria Magistrate Court.
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