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South Africa police chief Fannie Masemola in court over alleged $21 million unlawful contract
Prosecutors say the police chief failed in his oversight role as investigators pursue a case tied to a canceled R360 million tender.
- On Tuesday, National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola appeared in the Pretoria Magistrates Court facing four counts of violating the Public Finance Management Act regarding an allegedly corrupt R360 million tender.
- Prosecutors allege the contract, awarded to Vusimuzi "Cat" Matlala's company Medicare24 in 2024, was irregularly obtained; authorities cancelled it in May 2025 following a commission of inquiry into widespread police corruption.
- Masemola's case will be joined to that of 16 others, including 12 senior police officers accused of colluding with Matlala, though Masemola faces charges solely under the Public Finance Management Act.
- Police spokesperson Brigadier Athlenda Mathe called the appearance a "defining moment" for the South African Police Service, while Masemola, who remains in his position, stated, "I know that I'm not guilty, I'm not wrong."
- The South African Police Service acknowledged that public trust has "eroded" and needs rebuilding, as the case postponed to May 13 marks the third time a police chief has faced criminal investigation while in office.
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Leave it to Ramaphosa, says Masemola on future, facing charges relating to R360m tender
National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola told journalists at the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday: “I know that I am not guilty, I am not wrong.” He faces four charges in relation to a R360-million contract that the SAPS awarded to Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala’s company.
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