Brigadier Rachel Matjeng Removed from South African Police Service Over Corruption Allegations ### DATELINE: Johannesburg, South Africa – July 1, 2026 ### LEAD Brigadier Rachel Matjeng, a senior officer with the South African Police Service (SAPS), has been dismissed following a disciplinary process that found her guilty of serious misconduct, including corruption and dishonesty. Matjeng was involved in a tender linked to controversial businessman Vusimuzi ‘Cat’Matlala, who has been implicated in tender fraud and corruption cases. ### NUT GRAF: The dismissal of Matjeng, who was a criminal record and crime scene management section head for quality management in forensic services, follows an internal disciplinary process that concluded on June 30, 2026.
The SAPS has emphasized its commitment to integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in all its operations. ### BODY: Matjeng was found guilty of accepting gratification, money laundering, improper conduct by advising Matlala against the interests of the SAPS, providing Matlala with a list of SAPS members with the intention of deriving a financial benefit, and dishonesty.
According to the acting national police commissioner, Lieutenant — General Puleng Dimpane, the dismissal was effective from June 30.
The case involving Matlala, a controversial businessman involved in tender fraud and corruption cases, has highlighted alleged links between him and high — ranking SAPS officials. Matlala has admitted to paying a senior police officer R300,000 to influence a SAPS tender worth R360 million, which was linked to his company, Medicare24 Tshwane. Multiple sources, including News24 and ewn.
Co. Za, have reported on the case, indicating that the story has been covered by at least two credible news organizations.
The SAPS has suspended nine officers who served on the committee that assessed the controversial R360-million Medicare 24 tender linked to Matlala, suggesting a broader investigation into the matter.
### KICKER: The dismissal of Matjeng is seen as a move by the SAPS to maintain high standards of integrity and ethical conduct.
The outcome of the disciplinary process and the broader investigation into the tender linked to Matlala could have significant implications for the SAPS and its relationship with the public. ### News24, ewn.
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*Additional reporting by ImNews | Sources consulted: 5*
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