JOHANNESBURG - National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola has been served with a court summons over the corrupt tender awarded to Cat Matlala.
In response, President Cyril Ramaphosa said he will address the matter in line with the law. The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) has weighed in on the matter.
David Bruce, a researcher at ISS said the latest revelations will make it tough for the commissioner, to remain in his position.
"The National Commissioner is of course appointed by the president. And any board of inquiry into the National Commissioner's fitness for office would need also to be appointed by the president. I think this is a situation where the president would be advised by Minister Cachalia."
Bruce said SAPS was faced with difficulty in its overall leadership and governance.
"We have quite a lot of uncertainty with regard to the position of at least the position of Minister of Police, but now with the National Commissioner also being in a position where serious questions are being inevitably need to be answered by him.
"It's not really likely that he's going to be able to sustain his position as leader of the police. And it would seem inevitable that someone else would have to be appointed in his place."
Leadership expert Mawe Majola said Ramaphosa must find a candidate who can lead without political pressure.
"As soon as you appoint someone based on political consideration over merit, experience and expertise, it becomes a problem. The president must search for someone who will take that position and inspire confidence and restore trust, especially public trust. You've got to restore trust and confidence in that organisation," Majola added.