IDAC Confirms Politicians Under Investigation Over R360 Million Police Tender

The head of the Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC), Advocate Andrea Johnson, has confirmed that several politicians are under investigation in connection with a R360 million police tender awarded to a company owned by murder-accused businessman Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala.

The Tender At The Centre Of The Probe

The lucrative contract, awarded by the South African Police Service (SAPS) for medical services, was later cancelled. Johnson told Parliament’s ad hoc committee on police corruption that this specific tender is the only case currently linking Matlala to an IDAC investigation.

She explained that the probe includes not just political figures but also SAPS supply chain management officials who allegedly played a role in facilitating the contract. While she declined to reveal the names of the politicians involved, Johnson said their identities will be made public once the investigation concludes.

Murder-Accused Businessman Under Scrutiny

Matlala, already facing murder charges, is now also being probed for corruption. His name has surfaced in several reports involving questionable police contracts. Johnson confirmed to the committee that the IDAC is closely examining how Matlala’s company secured the R360 million tender and whether political connections influenced the deal.

A Broader Look At Police Corruption

Johnson’s testimony formed part of Parliament’s ongoing inquiry into police corruption and the performance of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). The committee has been gathering evidence from senior officials to uncover systemic failures and political interference within SAPS operations.

What Happens Next

As the probe continues, Johnson assured MPs that IDAC will pursue the case to its conclusion, regardless of the political status of those implicated. Her remarks mark one of the strongest indications yet that the directorate is expanding its scope beyond public servants to include high-level politicians.

For many watching, this investigation could serve as a test of whether South Africa’s anti-corruption institutions can truly hold the politically connected to account and restore public trust in law enforcement.

{Source:EWN}

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