Lieutenant-General Puleng Dimpane has been appointed as the acting National Commissioner of the South African Police Service (SAPS) following the suspension of General Fannie Masemola. Masemola's suspension is linked to an investigation into a procurement scandal involving Medicare 24 Tshwane District, with charges falling under the Public Finance Management Act. Dimpane, the SAPS Chief Financial Officer since 2019, brings extensive financial management experience to the role. Despite a potentially short tenure, she is urged to prioritize strengthening the SAPS disciplinary system and leadership development. The SAPS faces ongoing challenges, including allegations of criminal cartel infiltration and a history of national commissioners not completing their terms, highlighting a systemic failure in leadership development. Dimpane's core strength in financial management is seen as an opportunity to improve institutional governance and address issues like violations of procurement regulations and leniency in the disciplinary system.