South Africa’s Top Cop in Court Over $14M Contract Scandal BODY: Pretoria, South Africa – May 13, 2026 – South Africa’s suspended National Police Chief, Fannie Masemola, faced the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Wednesday, May 13, amidst a corruption scandal involving a $14 million contract. Masemola, who was removed from his position by President Cyril Ramaphosa, is accused of violating the Public Finance Management Act in relation to the contract awarded to Medicare24, a company linked to businessman Vusimuzi “Cat “Matlala.
The contract, intended to provide health services to the police, was cancelled a year after its award.
The hearing was postponed to June 26 for further financial investigations and verification of the docket. Masemola, who denied the charges, suggested there was a “greater motive “behind the case.
The case is part of a wider investigation into corruption within the South African police force, which has led to the suspension of several senior officers.
The outcome of the trial could have significant implications for the integrity of the police force and the fight against corruption in South Africa.
*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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Source: Africanews
Source: Rédaction Africanews
