Ad hoc committee urges NPA and Hawks to probe claims Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala paid former police minister Bheki Cele R500000 and provided luxury accommodation.
The trial of Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala and 15 co-accused was postponed on 29 September 2026 while prosecutors conduct a full review into a R228m police wellness...
The MK party says President Ramaphosa must immediately lift the suspension of National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola after charges linked to the Medicare24 tender were withdrawn.
According to IOL, Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala returned to the Pretoria Specialised Commercial Crimes Court as the Medicare24 R228m tender corruption case was postponed to October 29.
The NPA will review all IDAC cases, order lifestyle audits of investigators and leadership, and has seen charges against Fannie Masemola withdrawn on 22 September.
A legal dispute over Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala's representation and self-incrimination claims interrupted proceedings at the Madlanga Commission as questioning resumed.
Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala returned to the Madlanga Commission after a postponement; defence cited more than 2,000 pages of evidence and outstanding affidavit work.
Alleged businessman Vusimuzi 'Cat' Matlala denied any relationship with Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and rejected claims he sought favours or used intermediaries.
Seven police officers suspended over the Medicare24 tender have returned to work, SAPS says but disciplinary and criminal processes remain ongoing.
The Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) says it has no record of a criminal complaint against Acting National Police Commissioner Lieutenant General Puleng Dimpane, even though...